Christopher Hitchens
Christopher Hitchens was a British-American author, journalist, and social critic celebrated for his sharp wit and eloquent prose. A prominent public intellectual, he wrote extensively on politics, religion, and culture, often sparking debate with his contrarian views. Hitchens became embroiled in a public feud with Gore Vidal over a blurb, highlighting the contentious nature of literary endorsements and the personal dynamics that can influence them.
Born on Apr 13, 1949 (76 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,584 | $2,700,000 | 1,137$ |
| Australia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 18,945 | $1,380,000 | 1,025$ |
| Totals | 2 | 93,385,895 | 47,529 | $4,080,000 | 2,162$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Australia:
Christopher Hitchens was referenced in the context of a critique about the food at the event.
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United Kingdom:
Christopher Hitchens critiques Mother Teresa, suggesting she was more a friend of poverty than the poor.
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Iceland:
Books by Christopher Hitchens were prominently featured in Nick Cave's library.
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Australia:
The polemicist Christopher Hitchens once told an American interviewer that Gary Lineker gives the impression of never having read any argument against his position.
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Sweden:
Christopher Hitchens was one of the first columnists brought in by Graydon Carter.
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United Kingdom:
Graydon Carter often thinks of Christopher Hitchens and believes he would be anti-Trump.
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Spain:
Christopher Hitchens is referenced for his views on freedom of expression.
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New Zealand:
Christopher Hitchens is mentioned as one of the British writers Graydon Carter surrounded himself with at Vanity Fair.
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New Zealand:
Christopher Hitchens is listed as one of the dinner guests Dick Frizzell would like to invite.
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Australia:
Hitchens and Vidal had a public spat over a blurb after initially being supportive of each other.
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