Gore Vidal
Gore Vidal was an American writer, public intellectual, and political commentator, known for his wit and criticism of American society through novels, essays, and plays. His works often tackled themes of power, sexuality, and historical revisionism.
Born on Oct 03, 1925 (100 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 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 32,875 | $2,700,000 | 1,308$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 40,498 | $450,000 | 403$ |
| Totals | 2 | 113,081,785 | 73,373 | $3,150,000 | 1,711$ |
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Argentina:
Gore Vidal stated that style is knowing who you are and what you want without caring about others' opinions.
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United Kingdom:
Gore Vidal is described as a thorn in Updike's side throughout his life.
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Ireland:
Gore Vidal is referenced alongside William F Buckley in discussions of political discourse.
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Sweden:
Gore Vidal was involved in the writing of 'Caligula' and expressed anger over his exclusion from the project.
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Luxembourg:
Gore Vidal's book served as the basis for the film 'Caligula'.
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Italy:
Gore Vidal was a close friend of Elido Fazi and recommended the book 'The Da Vinci Code'.
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Bulgaria:
Gore Vidal is quoted in the article regarding success and failure.
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United Kingdom:
Gore Vidal had a famous feud with Norman Mailer.
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Australia:
Gore Vidal provided a generous endorsement for Hitchens' book.
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Italy:
2025 marks the centenary of Gore Vidal's birth.
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