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Old 12th July 2010, 10:23 AM
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I saw a vid on youtube from a couple of years ago where Hitchens said he was giving up smoking for the benefit of his children. He waited too long though...
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Old 19th July 2010, 05:40 PM
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Mrs WAS and I watched the Byrnes interview. The following conversation ensued:

Mrs WAS: I'd totally do him.

WAS: he's one of two people I'd turn gay for.

Mrs WAS: who's the other?

WAS: Stephen Fry.

Mrs WAS: oh yeah, I'd do him too.

WAS: so ... you'd turn straight for him?

Mrs WAS: [coughing fit]
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Old 20th July 2010, 03:07 PM
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Mrs WAS: I'd totally do him.
I suspect Jennifer had the same thoughts going through her mind. She seemed to adore him.

It was funny at the end when he made the comment about women working, she didn't see that coming.
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Old 27th August 2010, 05:10 PM
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-Vanity Fair June 30, 2010
"I have been advised by my physician that I must undergo a course of chemotherapy on my esophagus. This advice seems persuasive to me. I regret having had to cancel so many engagements at such short notice."

http://www.hitchenszone.com/

I would like to wish him all the best for this upcoming ordeal.
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Old 27th August 2010, 05:27 PM
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He doesn't really need to apologise for anything... sometimes shit happens.

Wishing all the best of course.

Thanks for the update.
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Old 3rd September 2010, 06:14 AM
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Hitch writes another article for Vanity Fair, this time musing on prayer.

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/fe...itchens-201010
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Hitch writes another article for Vanity Fair, this time musing on prayer.

http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/fe...itchens-201010
Gotta love the guy...

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A different secular problem also occurs to me: what if I pulled through and the pious faction contentedly claimed that their prayers had been answered? That would somehow be irritating.
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I'd be for a don't pray for Hitchens day.
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Why give prayer such a boost? How about a "sympathy for Hitchens day" instead?
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It is, apparently, Pray for Hitchens day.

Except around here, I expect.
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