Plimpton

Plimpton is a surname commonly encountered in English-speaking countries. The most widely known bearer is George Plimpton (1927–2003), an American writer, editor, and participatory journalist. He became a central figure at The Paris Review, contributing essays and editing pieces that shaped the magazine's profile in American letters. He is also the author of Paper Lion (1963), a memoir about his experience trying out as a quarterback with the Detroit Lions. Plimpton's work is noted for its blend of first-person narrative with literary journalism, a style that influenced later writers.