Gore Vidal: A Tribute
In memory of the renowned author and social critic, Truthdig presents a set of unreleased photographs of Gore Vidal taken at his home during an interview in January 2006.
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In memory of the renowned author and social critic, Truthdig presents a set of unreleased photographs of Gore Vidal taken at his home during an interview in January 2006.
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