Quote by Christopher Hitchens

On page 605, Blumenthal says that 'I made friends with Hitchens's friends the novelists Martin Amis and Salman Rushdie.' True in its way. I particularly remember the occasion when he called me up and invited me to dinner with Dick Morris, but only on condition that I brought Rushdie (who was staying in my house) along with me. No Rushdie: no invitation. So I never did get to meet Dick Morris.

On page 605, Blumenthal says that 'I made friends with Hitch

Summary

This quote illustrates the strong connection between the author, Blumenthal, and his friendship with Christopher Hitchens. Blumenthal relays an incident where Hitchens invited him to dinner with political strategist Dick Morris but only if Blumenthal brought along Salman Rushdie, who was staying in his house. It highlights Hitchens's high regard for Rushdie and his insistence on having him as a guest. This anecdote presents the exclusivity of Hitchens's circle and underscores the significance of Rushdie's presence in the social gathering.

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