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Hunter S. Thompson's Brilliant Presence

Commentator Andrei Codrescu remembers time spent with writer Hunter S. Thompson, who committed suicide earlier this week. He remarks on the honesty and brilliance of the unique journalist's writings.

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Andrei Codrescu
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