Quote by Hunter S. Thompson, Songs Of The

I am a writer, a professional journalist with serious credentials in Crime, Craziness, and Politics. I have mingled with dangerous criminals and attended many trials . . . from Hell's Angels, Black Panthers and Chicano street fighters to Roxanne Pulitzer and even Richard Nixon, back in the good old days before he was run out of the White House for fraud, perjury, graft, and criminal negligence.

I am a writer, a professional journalist with serious creden

Summary

This quote highlights the author's professional experience as a writer and journalist specializing in topics such as crime, insanity, and politics. The phrase "mingled with dangerous criminals" suggests their firsthand encounters with various notorious individuals, including biker gang members, political activists, and controversial public figures. Additionally, referencing attending trials implies the author's involvement in covering significant legal cases. By mentioning both humble and high-profile individuals like Roxanne Pulitzer and Richard Nixon, the quote emphasizes the diversity of subjects the author has engaged with over the course of their career.

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By Hunter S. Thompson, Songs Of The

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