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  1. 02-10-2013, 11:22 AM #1
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    Hunter S. Thompson...

    So I'm watching Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas right now, love the movie and have seen it several times. I've never read any of his books though. What books of his have you read? What is your favorite? I'm going to buy a book or two off amazon, just not sure which ones...
    "Ok, I'm going to need you to take some pills I have in the other room..."
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    start with Hell's Angels, take it from there...all are pretty good
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    Quote Originally Posted by zhukov View Post
    start with Hell's Angels, take it from there...all are pretty good
    "Ok, I'm going to need you to take some pills I have in the other room..."
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    Quote Originally Posted by zhukov View Post
    start with Hell's Angels, take it from there...all are pretty good
    That would be my advice.
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    What Z. said...guy was a brilliant mess.
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    Quote Originally Posted by doughhead63 View Post
    What Z. said...guy was a brilliant mess.
    That's was my first impression. Big time drug addict but a tortured genius
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    his writing career was actually pretty short...quite the nutjob, and a druggie and alkie too

    good quote: "I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."
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    A true Southern Gent and my greatest hero. If going back to Hells Angels doesn't interest you pick up Kingdom of Fear. You can't go wrong with any of the Good Doctors works. Oscar Zeta Acosta has some great recounts in his books, before the government made him disappear. Gonzo Forever!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Markijuano View Post
    A true Southern Gent and my greatest hero. If going back to Hells Angels doesn't interest you pick up Kingdom of Fear. You can't go wrong with any of the Good Doctors works. Oscar Zeta Acosta has some great recounts in his books, before the government made him disappear. Gonzo Forever!
    Sounds like someone I could relate to in a way
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    http://www.amazon.com/Fear-Loathing-.../dp/1439165963

    his articles in Rolling Stone were great as well.
    "On a shit-smelling subway, no less. ...I'm dedicated to my art.".....-Bye You
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    Quote Originally Posted by harlock View Post
    http://www.amazon.com/Fear-Loathing-.../dp/1439165963

    his articles in Rolling Stone were great as well.
    Thanks Harlock, I bought the book of RS writings and Hell's Angels
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    Quote Originally Posted by HowardsPrenup View Post
    Thanks Harlock, I bought the book of RS writings and Hell's Angels
    the articles are great if you don't have time to read a whole book. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a great read as well no matter how many times you have seen the movie.
    "On a shit-smelling subway, no less. ...I'm dedicated to my art.".....-Bye You
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    Quote Originally Posted by harlock View Post
    the articles are great if you don't have time to read a whole book. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a great read as well no matter how many times you have seen the movie.
    Del Toro in the movie cracks me up when he flaps his arms in the air and grunts like a caveman. "UHHH UHHH!!"
    "Ok, I'm going to need you to take some pills I have in the other room..."
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    Quote Originally Posted by HowardsPrenup View Post
    Del Toro in the movie cracks me up when he flaps his arms in the air and grunts like a caveman. "UHHH UHHH!!"
    One of the funniest things I have ever read in my entire life is from Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas when he heads out to Vegas with the lawyer, and they pick up the hitchhiker.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HowardsPrenup View Post
    Del Toro in the movie cracks me up when he flaps his arms in the air and grunts like a caveman. "UHHH UHHH!!"
    i love it when he asks Johnny to throw the radio into the tub with him as White Rabbit is "peaking"
    "On a shit-smelling subway, no less. ...I'm dedicated to my art.".....-Bye You
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    OH SHIT! Jim Lahey looks just like Hunter S. Thompson .
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    Even the stuff he did at Espn.com in his last years was a great read
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    Quote Originally Posted by Markijuano View Post
    Even the stuff he did at Espn.com in his last years was a great read
    i forgot about that stuff

    you're absolutely right about it.
    "On a shit-smelling subway, no less. ...I'm dedicated to my art.".....-Bye You
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    Quote Originally Posted by harlock View Post
    i forgot about that stuff

    you're absolutely right about it.
    I really liked all his page 2 stuff. It was the perfect combination of Gonzo and sports. Obviously it is not the first place to look for sports news, but great reading all the same
    What is the truth, what is the faithful lasting proof?
    What is the central theme to this everlasting spoof?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chigs View Post
    I really liked all his page 2 stuff. It was the perfect combination of Gonzo and sports. Obviously it is not the first place to look for sports news, but great reading all the same
    And to think it was brought to us by Disney. Tuesday aren't the same
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