Sparring with Norman

Authors

Thomas Jacomo Author

Keywords:

boxing and writers, literary friendship, author anecdotes, sports and literature, writer personality, American literary culture, literary memoir

Abstract

A confidant of Norman Mailer recounts his experiences with Mailer over many years.

Author Biography

Thomas Jacomo

Thomas Jacomo is a well-known restaurateur in Washington, DC for the past thirty-eight years. He has hosted every President since Richard Nixon, with the exception of George W. Bush.

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Published

2026-03-25

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2010): Literary Warriors

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