I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mr. Theroux's book "Happy Isles of Oceania," but recognize that, like most Leftists, Mr. Theroux bases his politics on what gives him that warm, fuzzy feeling rather than on an actual understanding of economics and the lessons of history.
He did steal the last line from Chesterton. But he botched it a bit. Chesterton said, "Saying, 'My country, right or wrong' is like saying, 'My mother, drunk or sober.'"
He did steal the last line from Chesterton. But he botched it a bit. Chesterton said, "Saying, 'My country, right or wrong' is like saying, 'My mother, drunk or sober.'"
Yup, a truly great author. "Rage" is a fantastic short story. I know how that girl felt! The Dengue Fever story is wonderful. His stories from The London Embassy brilliant. Girls at Play left a bad taste & I could never read it again. Wow, though, powerful stuff. I love you Paul Theroux.
Love his books but he has NO understanding of politics.
muiroford1 1 month ago
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Mr. Theroux's book "Happy Isles of Oceania," but recognize that, like most Leftists, Mr. Theroux bases his politics on what gives him that warm, fuzzy feeling rather than on an actual understanding of economics and the lessons of history.
Linguiphile 4 months ago
He did steal the last line from Chesterton. But he botched it a bit. Chesterton said, "Saying, 'My country, right or wrong' is like saying, 'My mother, drunk or sober.'"
pullingart 5 months ago
He did steal the last line from Chesterton. But he botched it a bit. Chesterton said, "Saying, 'My country, right or wrong' is like saying, 'My mother, drunk or sober.'"
pullingart 5 months ago
That interviewer umm humming is so annoying!
MrShadyEternity 9 months ago
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krane121 1 year ago
The father of louis Theroux.....!!
Za7a7aZ 2 years ago 8
Theroux was right on the money in this interview. "Chicago Loop" is my favorite book by him. Dude brings heat, son.
bimlala1 2 years ago
Yup, a truly great author. "Rage" is a fantastic short story. I know how that girl felt! The Dengue Fever story is wonderful. His stories from The London Embassy brilliant. Girls at Play left a bad taste & I could never read it again. Wow, though, powerful stuff. I love you Paul Theroux.
katiegreenaway 2 years ago
Paul Theroux is a magnificent writer! I read "The Great Railway Bazaar" so many times I can recite entire pages from memory.
Great interview.
winecookie 3 years ago 5
Thanks for posting. Paul Theroux is a wonderful author.
cochranexyz 3 years ago
thanks for posting - he was in town yesterday and I chatted with him - brilliant writer and man.
scottruplin 3 years ago
I'm extremely jealous of you scottruplin
katiegreenaway 2 years ago
Great man, great writer. Vote Obama 08'.
spd13062 3 years ago
What a wonderful, sexy, intelligent man - love him.
pluggit 3 years ago
Thanks for posting. Was a fun watch.
FalconX2000 4 years ago 3