Terrorism is the tactic of demanding the impossible, and demanding it at gunpoint.

Christopher Hitchens was an intellectual powerhouse and a larger-than-life figure. He was a master of wit and sarcasm, with a razor-sharp intellect and a talent for delivering biting one-liners. He was never one to shy away from a debate, and his willingness to take on opponents of all stripes made him an icon for free-thinking and open discussion. Whether you agreed with him or not, it was impossible not to admire his passion and commitment to the causes he championed.