Paxman interviews Christopher Hitchens - Newsnight archives (2010)
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I heard a story that before Christopher Hitchens died he asked to see a priest , and after a long and difficult conversation , he de-converted the priest to Atheism .
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Erudite, educated, enlightened, experienced and above all eloquent! These are the hallmarks of greatness, and Hitch had it in spades. If there's a heaven, he's there, having been given a pass simply by what he stood for: rigorous in thought, passionate in belief, candor in speech, sincerity in all he questioned. Rest in peace, brother. When they made you, they broke the mould.
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An underrated aspect of this interview is Paxman’s unusually short and precise questioning. He doesn’t see the need to interrupt/challenge Hitchens. He - like the rest of us - understands the privilege of hearing this man’s last public words. RIP.
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Over ten years later I find myself searching for every extant video of Christopher Hitchens. His valuable insightfulness is needed now more than ever I fear.
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What an intelligent, articulate and dignified man. The world truly suffered from losing him.
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"We should not mourn that such men died, rather we should rejoice that such men ever lived" - George Patton
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Christopher Hitchens is a person I never physically Met, Yet he is one of the few people I miss the most.
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What an incredible man, and what incredible dignity and strength of character in the face of death. What a incredibly intelligent, insightful, and principled man - and what a powerful, important voice for reason and moral decency. Rest in peace, sir.
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I can listen to Christopher Hitchens talk all day. He speaks so eloquently and beautifully.
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One of the most articulate & intelligent men to have lived on this bizarre planet.
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Hitchens continues to enlighten. We owe him so much. Thank you Christopher.
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I found myself strangely moved by this interview. Wish I had followed him more and read more of his work while he was still alive. The whole world is so much poorer for his passing.
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I think one of the most touching things here is Paxman's unexpected tenderness.
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When I hear Christopher Hitchens speak It makes me miss him and feel sad. Great human being.
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A genuinely beautiful man and amazing orator. His outlook and words are moving to my soul. The world would be better to have you still here now brother x
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I find an odd surge of strength and comfort in watching him during his last days. It makes me less anxious and stressed about how and when I will move on from this life. He not only fought until the end but also faced it head-on and without fear, but with tenacity. As we all should with this life we've been given.
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"I think I prefer resistance to battling. I didn't pick this fight, but now I am in it." Never fails to astonish me.
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I have cancer ,operated and currently in remission. 3 years so far. Your thoughts and descriptions of this disease have helped me deal with it
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An honest man who simply sought the truth about a lot of important matters.
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Never get tired of listening to this legend. Years later people are still hearing his message.
