Angel Quote by Hunter S. Thompson
“I am a writer, a professional journalist with serious credentials in Crime, Craziness, and Politics. I have mingled with dangerous criminals and attended many trials . . . from Hell's Angels, Black Panthers and Chicano street fighters to Roxanne Pulitzer and even Richard Nixon, back in the good old days before he was run out of the White House for fraud, perjury, graft, and criminal negligence.”
About This Quote
Source Autobiographical essay, 1970s, Gonzo journalism, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" era
Thompson boasts a career covering extreme and dangerous subjects, positioning himself as an insider to crime, madness, and political intrigue, reflecting his immersive, confrontational style.
In simple terms: He claims extensive experience with criminals and political scandals.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and seek truth in chaotic realms.
Themes
journalism
politics
crime
counterculture
gonzo
Mood
cynical
intense
Type
journalistic
memoir
When to use this quote
- court reporting
- political activism
- media analysis
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
investigative reporting
personal narrative
political critique
risk taking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does immersion affect objectivity?
- What ethical lines are crossed in pursuit of story?
A Different Perspective
His self‑portrait may exaggerate for effect, blurring fact and myth.
