The writer must be a participant in the scene... like a film director who writes his own scripts, does his own camera work, and somehow manages to film himself in action, as the protagonist or at least the main character. Hunter S. Thompson actioncameracharacter share on social
Yesterday's weirdness is tomorrow's reason why. Hunter S. Thompson reasontomorrowweirdness Change image and share on social
I just usually go with my own taste. If I like something, and it happens to be against the law, well, then I might have a problem. Hunter S. Thompson lawproblemtaste Change image and share on social
I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours. Hunter S. Thompson hourtelltheory Change image and share on social
Victory is a fleeting thing in the gambling business. Today's winners are tomorrow's blinking toads, dumb beasts with no hope. Hunter S. Thompson beastblinkbusiness Change image and share on social
Fiction is based on reality unless you're a fairytale artist. Hunter S. Thompson artistbasefairytale Change image and share on social
There are many harsh lessons to be learned from the gambling experience, but the harshest one of all is the difference between having Fun and being Smart. Hunter S. Thompson differenceexperiencefun Change image and share on social
I have learned, in my life and work as a sportswriter, that big-time Sports and big-time Politics are not so far apart in America. They are both a means to the same end, which is victory... And why not? Victory is good for you, and don't let anybody tell you different. Hunter S. Thompson americabigend share on social
I am a professional sportswriter, among other things, and I take the games seriously. It is only one of my many powerful addictions, and I don't mind admitting any of them. Hunter S. Thompson addictionadmitgame Change image and share on social