Hitch-22: A Memoir - Christopher Hitchens in conversation with Austin Dacey, June 13, 2010
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Christopher Hitchens is my favorite writer. Recording this video was a great opportunity to meet my hero, who didn't disappoint. His work meant a great deal to me, and losing him was very terrible. I kept this video to myself for ten years to hang onto some piece of him, but I'm now happy to share this recording with everyone.
The event was held on an unusually humid and hot day, and the inadequate air conditioning and stage lights added to the speaker's discomfort. Hitchens looks like he's baking but everyone in there was moderately uncomfortable. I think he held up well in the spotlight, with the private knowledge that he was facing a serious crisis. The last few minutes are actually my favorite moments, where he warmly greets his book's buyers with kind glances and smiles. Long Live Christopher Hitchens!
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In 1000 years time people still will be saying this, 'I never miss a person so much that I never knew personally' 😭
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The coolest man on the planet. What a legend.
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Seeing a new video of hitchens makes me feel like I've hit the lottery. It's like a very rare piece of art. I am forever grateful for people that post these videos.
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Sincerest thanks for sharing this wonderful video. Mr. Hitchens was not only an outstanding intellectual, but a kind gentleman, as his closest friends would attest. He will always be missed by all people who embrace free inquiry, freedom of speech, and logical, defensible, reasonable thought and all resulting questions. Go Hitch! 💚
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My favorite author, lecturer, and orator. I miss him still. No one since his death has been able to fill his shoes. Humanity lost someone special.
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He is the only person I don’t know personally but missing greatly.
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Of all the millions of people in the world how can there only be one like him? Absolutely priceless, we desperately need someone to continue his work
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The most intelligent man of his generation and with a melodic , mesmerizing voice. An awful loss way too early. It was on this book tour that he was diagnosed with cancer. Tragic.
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We needed Hitch's voice during these most insane times. What a major loss.
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never delete this priceless best version of hitch 22
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Certainly never, ever boring. We truly miss you, Hitch.
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Hitchens has certainly left a "treasure trove" for humanity 😢
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Just 16 days after this event here in 2010 he was diagnosed with cancer. Such a tragedy to have lost this man. RIP.
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Never get tired of listening to this man. So knowledgeable, intelligent, well spoken, civil, and a man about town.
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We lost a great man 10 years ago today. You'll never be forgotten. RIP Hitch!
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So logical, so eloquent, so forthright and just plain brilliant in every way! Sadly missed!
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There will never be another Hitch
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He speaks so brilliantly, despite having been recently diagnosed with the cancer that will take his life. You can see his body fighting itself (the sweat is almost painful to watch) but the mind... ah, the mind... sharper than ever.
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I always feel like I am in 'great' company when listening to this man. Thankfully there is a whole library of 'The Hitch', and his unique mind and intellect on You Tube, for all to be tickled, pissed off, or enlightened. Miss you Hitch.
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The Man, the Myth, the LEGEND
