Conversation so far:
What was David Simon's relationship with journalism?
Upon leaving college, David Simon worked as a police reporter at The Baltimore Sun from 1982 to 1995.
How were David Simon's pieces recieved?
David Simon spent most of his career covering the crime beat. A colleague has said that Simon loved journalism and felt it was God's work.
Did David Simon receive any accolades or awards?
David Simon's book Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets won the 1992 Edgar Award for Best Crime Fact Book.
Did David Simon ever get over the feelings of discomfort?

Question: Why did he say he got out?
Self-contained rewrite: Why did David Simon say he got out?