Comments on: Iconic author Gore Vidal dies at 86 http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/08/01/iconic-author-gore-vidal-dies-at-86/ the gay community's news source Fri, 24 May 2013 11:21:52 +0000 hourly 1 By: Fred Schaefer http://www.washingtonblade.com/2012/08/01/iconic-author-gore-vidal-dies-at-86/#comment-61848 Fred Schaefer Sat, 11 Aug 2012 03:25:44 +0000 http://www.washingtonblade.com/?p=46628#comment-61848 Gore Vidal gave me enjoyment when he authored “Julian” which I have not finished as the young Emperor’s journey was so helpful in my maturing a personal stance with others and also
fascinating. I have been reading it for 34 years – a slow reader. The Persian Boy was fun to enjoy.

I will miss his sophistication in appearance and manner.

F.B. Schaefer, Jr.

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