William Grimes
William Grimes Is New Obit Writer for the Times
Bill Keller sent out a 384-word memo this morning announcing that William Grimes will become the new obit writer for the paper.
Here's the memo:
To the Staff:
There are some bylines that are, by general acclamation, must reads. William Grimes is one. No matter the subject, no matter the headline, Biff’s name atop a column of type is enough to encourage a reader to take the plunge. It’s a byline that carries a signature, a blend (or call it a cocktail — Biff wrote a book about drinks) of gentle wit, graceful style
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