After an arduous fight with esophageal cancer, Christopher Hitchens — journalist, writer, intellectual and prominent atheist — died Thursday at the age of 62.
Quotes
“We had just been talking about baby names last night... It has been a real sad disappointment.”
“I believe these words came from the Pokemon movie. Life can be a challenge... But you and I can make a difference. There’s a mission just for you and me.”
“Your victory sends a powerful message about the strength and resilience of our wounded warriors.”
“It took a little edge off my natural blandness.”
“Nobody expects their medical records to be made public.”
“There is no racism...It's a game. We are in a game.”
“If being recalled is the price for keeping these promises, then so be it.”
“I’ve always thought that should be the rule.”
“Jack had been through so much, and the last thing anyone wanted was for him to suffer more.... We thank everyone who has gone on this journey with us.”
“While we haven't yet seen the lawsuit, it's sad that someone would fabricate malicious, defamatory and demonstrably false claims.”
“I think they're just one of the most vicious, most ruthless organizations ever created by mankind. I think you would compare the NCAA to Al Capone and to the Mafia.”