Literary lion remembered for biting wit and wisdom
By Hillel Italie in Los Angeles | China Daily | Updated: 2012-08-03 07:53
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The man who would be king: US author Gore Vidal pictured in his Los Angeles home. Robyn Beck / Agence France-Presse |
In a world more to his liking, Gore Vidal might have been president, or even king. He had an aristocrat's bearing - tall, handsome and composed - and an authoritative baritone ideal for summoning an aide or courtier.
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