Peter Fallow = Christopher Hitchens?

[Coito ergo sum]

Motion presented: The Tom Wolfe character Peter Fallow in Bonfire of the Vanities was based on Christopher Hitchens.

Anyone care to argue for the motion, or against the motion?

[Animavore]

Which one is Peter Fallows, Hanks or Willis?

[Coito ergo sum]

Willis.

[Animavore]

There is speculation that Hitchens was the inspiration for Tom Wolfe's character Peter Fallow in the 1987 novel The Bonfire of the Vanities, but others — including Hitchens (or he indicated as such while alive) — believe it to be Spy Magazine's "Ironman Nightlife Decathlete" Anthony Haden-Guest.

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[maiforpeace]

Now I have to see the movie again...it was pretty good if I recall.

[Coito ergo sum]

Now I have to see the movie again...it was pretty good if I recall.

"If you're going to live in a whorehouse, there's only one thing you can do: be the best damn whore around." Peter Fallow

[maiforpeace]

Given his amazing and colorful life, you know there will be movies made about him.

I think Timothy Spall (the guy who played Winston Churchill in the Kings Speech) would be a decent choice to play him, at least based on his looks.

[Animavore]

Given his amazing and colorful life, you know there will be movies made about him.

I think Timothy Spall (the guy who played Winston Churchill in the Kings Speech) would be a decent choice to play him, at least based on his looks.

Oh Christ, no!

[maiforpeace]

Given his amazing and colorful life, you know there will be movies made about him.

I think Timothy Spall (the guy who played Winston Churchill in the Kings Speech) would be a decent choice to play him, at least based on his looks.

Oh Christ, no!

I don't know him well as an actor - he does look like him a bit. Who do you think could play the role well?

[Animavore]

Given his amazing and colorful life, you know there will be movies made about him.

I think Timothy Spall (the guy who played Winston Churchill in the Kings Speech) would be a decent choice to play him, at least based on his looks.

Oh Christ, no!

I don't know him well as an actor - he does look like him a bit. Who do you think could play the role well?

Not sure. But you should be thinking of someone who can play young Hitch, not old Hitch. Make-up and prostethics can make him age as the film runs along. It's easier to make someone old than young. Check Tron: Legacy for young Jeff Bridges fail.

[hadespussercats]

I can't think of anyone.

Heh. Well, if we're talking heavy make-up/prosthetics, it'd be a hoot to see Eddie Izzard give it a go. He's trying to shift into serious acting these days, anyway. And I think he has enough smarts/humor to pull it off.

I know. I'll keep thinking of someone more to type.