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Famous Names, Lost Interviews

Hunter S. Thompson on Outlaws *

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“I keep my mouth shut now. I’ve turned into a professional coward.” – Hunter S. Thompson in 1967 with Studs Terkel.

The interview was recorded shortly after the release of Thompson’s book, Hell’s Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga. He spent more than a year living, drinking and riding with the Hells Angels up and down the California coast. Hear what he learned.

Watch the animated version of this episode from our series with PBS Digital Studios: http://blankonblank.org/hunter-thompson

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