Vidal at 82
His father had three testicles. Rumors of his love child may be true. At 82, Gore Vidal retains the power to entertain and surprise.
His father had three testicles. Rumors of his love child may be true. At 82, Gore Vidal retains the power to entertain and surprise.
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Hanif Kureishi likens creative writing courses to mental hospitals, saying they foster false hopes and shooting rampages.
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