“MacArthur Genius Grants Announced, The Wire’s David Simon a Winner”

This is awesome news:

The 2010 Class of MacArthur Genius Grant Winners have been announced and include, among others, quantum physicists, musicians, teachers, and David Simon, the creator of The Wire.

“While I think storytelling is a meaningful way to spend your life . . . it does feel a little bit secondary or off-point. I definitely felt a little sheepish after looking at the list,” said Simon, who currently produces the post-New Orleans tribute series Treme.

It would not be surprising to see Simon give all of his $500,000 away to local communities and initiatives, or perhaps music-based programs, given that his focus, professionally and personally, has been New Orleans for the past couple of years.

“A vague sense of guilt,” is how Simon described feeling after hearing the results. Guilt or not, the guy has certainly become a favorite over the years — from his crime reporting to crime story-telling — and his status just got a major boost.

The Wire was simply the best 1-hour drama on TV. Ever.

This news re Simon is a great excuse to feature again two fantastic compilations from UK-based editor hh1edits:

For more on David Simon including a video interview with Bill Moyers, go here.

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