Quote by Hunter S. Thompson, Songs Of The

But then just days after it came out, I began to get calls and letters from all over the country saying what a fantastic breakthrough format in journalism. I thought, Jesus Christ . . . I guess I shouldn't say anything. In a way it was an almost accidental breakthrough --- a whole new style of journalism which now passes for whatever Gonzo is . . . accidental and desperation.

But then just days after it came out, I began to get calls a

Summary

The speaker, presumably a journalist, expresses their surprise at the positive reception received for what they considered an accidental breakthrough in journalism. Despite their initial skepticism, the new format was praised as a fantastic breakthrough by people nationwide. The speaker muses on the irony of unintentionally creating a new style of journalism, now commonly known as Gonzo, which is characterized by its raw, subjective, and experiential approach. The accidental nature of this breakthrough is seen as a result of desperation or necessity rather than a planned innovation.

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By Hunter S. Thompson, Songs Of The

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