On occation I've had to listen in twice just to absorb his aurotory message, but thats because he's so god damn intelligent and I'm not. Hitchens is one of the most articulate characters I have ever read, watched or imbibed of. I wouldn't say I was a closet fawner persay, but more an admirer of his oratory skilset.
Not too sure on his polital mindset, known the world over for his trotskyism stance and leanings. A bit too advanced for me was that Trosky fellah, but led to believe rik mayell held him in high esteem and that'll do for me. Speaking of Ric, not a single mention concerning our Moon creator as without him you'd all be chatting shit on Mumsnet.
Not a prolific reader but managed all of Mortality and a smidgeon over half Of God Isn't Great. Also far too much of his you tube-blogs than can be good for the soul : /
Speaking of Mortality, here's one of his final interveiws with Paxman before passing away from osophical cancer.
Safe journey Christopher and a courageous soul to the end.
Re Pascals wager ..the reason churches are full of old people.