With arrogance, and 22 loaded guns at all times of course. ... After his father's death, Thompson began a crime spree that has lasted the rest of his life. ... He wrote a letter to a friend that was later published in The Proud Highway: "Autie Mame bounced 19 times, got to keep hustling." ... His constant rejection from publishers threw Thompson into his work even more.... This is the piece that also got Thompson evicted from his present apartment when the landlord was appalled by the conditions of living illustrated in the article. ...

• Word Count: 3077
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School