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  • Cancer-stricken Hitchens says his 'time' is coming ... receive(s) TX atheism award [shortened]

    10/11/2011 1:30:41 PM PDT · by Mrs. Don-o · 55 replies
    Mail Online (UK) ^ | 10th October 2011 | John Stevens
    Christopher Hitchens said that his 'time' is coming as he made his first public appearance in months...The controversial writer and fervent atheist, who is suffering from oesophagus cancer, attended the Atheist Alliance of America conference in Texas where he was presented an award by Richard Dawkins. The 62-year-old said that he had been determined to attend the conference because of the state's Bible Belt devotion. Receiving the Richard Dawkins Freethinker of the Year Award, Hitchens looked gaunt and his voice was soft. ... During his speech Hitchens said that he appreciated the fact that Texas governor Rick Perry had been...