Tribute to Christopher Hitchens
A tribute was held for author Christopher Hitchens, who died on December 15, 2011. Numerous speakers, including family, friends, and colleag… read more
A tribute was held for author Christopher Hitchens, who died on December 15, 2011. Numerous speakers, including family, friends, and colleagues, spoke about their relationships and read excerpts from Christopher Hitchens' work. There were also a few slides and some music. The event was hosted by Vanity Fair magazine at the Great Hall of the Cooper Union in New York City. close
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Martin Amis Author
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John Auchard Author
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Carol Blue Spouse (Former)
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Edwin Blue Relative
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Leslie Cockburn Author
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James Fenton Poet
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Stephen Fry Actor
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Thomas Mallon Author
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Ian McEwan Author
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Sean Penn Actor
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Salman Rushdie Author
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Peter Schneider Author
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Tom Stoppard Playwright
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Steve Wasserman Literary Agent
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Olivia Wilde Actor
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Michael Zilkha Friend
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