Gore Vidal Dead

[ljbab728]

Many of our younger posters probably don't have a clue about Gore Vidal. He has sort of faded into the background as he aged. During his prime he was known as a brilliant and controversial commentator in both his published works and public appearances. There was nothing better than Gore Vidal vs. William Buckley.

http://newsok.com/gore-vidal-celebra...rticle/3697286

[OKCisOK4me]

34 considered too young? Cause I've heard the name, but I don't have a clue who he was.

[boscorama]

Not to be confused with Vidal Sassoon.

[Matt]

34 considered too young? Cause I've heard the name, but I don't have a clue who he was.

This may give you a bit more insight to the man:





Respek.

[ljbab728]

That's very amusing, Matt, but it really says nothing at all about Vidal. This is more about my earlier point.

[OKCisOK4me]

Not to be confused with Vidal Sassoon.

Which Dr. Dre rapped about in 2Pac's "California Love"...lol

[wallbreaker]

34 considered too young? Cause I've heard the name, but I don't have a clue who he was.

I'm 37 and am very familiar so the line must be somewhere between us... :P

[OKCisOK4me]

I'm 37 and am very familiar so the line must be somewhere between us... :P

Yep. I'd say it's a Wallbreaker ;-)

[Buffalo Bill]

Interestingly enough, Gore Vidal's namesake is Oklahoma's US Senator Thomas Gore who is buried at Fairlawn Cemetery in Oklahoma City.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg...r&GRid=6256971

[Jersey Boss]

Sen. Gore was Vidal's maternal grandfather with whom he lived for a period of time. Here is a hilarious clip of him on the Dick Cavett show engaging Norman Mailer. Good stuff.

[Tritone]

Not to be confused with Vidal Sassoon.

Al Gore, Gore Vidal, Vidal Sassoon...I get them all confused.

[Prunepicker]

The City and the Pillar is next on my list to read.

[Prunepicker]

I'm reading Burr at the moment. A very good read.