Lawrence Wright
The Visionary
The future, and what is barely possible, reads round the next corner.
Lawrence Wright is a prominent author and journalist known for his insightful explorations of complex societal issues. This interview reveals his ability to connect personal experiences with broader themes, showcasing his visionary perspective on the interplay of culture, politics, and human behavior.
“I got to know one of them because I had organized a trip to Guatemala because no one else was going to have to room with the black guy. And I was the leader. I got to room with him. And that was, you know, it opened my eyes. But I honestly feel so ashamed by the fact that I had so little interchange with people of other races.”
“Rose, you know, like real soldiers. And then say the pledge of allegiance. And then take one step forward and you're in the army or the Marines. And everybody step forward but me. And I thought, what am I doing?”
“I remember one time we were on a family vacation in Mexico and there was another couple at a table next to us and they overheard our conversation and the husband leans over where are you from? We're from Dallas and they got up and left their meal.”
“American University in Cairo had an office across the street at eight sixty six UN Plaza. And so I walked across the street, not knowing that we had no diplomatic relations with Egypt at the time. I don't think I knew exactly what language they spoke. I didn't know anything.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 551 — Lawrence Wright
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