Hitchens says his 'time' is coming as he makes first public appearance in months to receive award

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Hitchens says his 'time' is coming as he makes first public appearance in months to receive award

By John Stevens
Last updated at 8:41 PM on 10th

Christopher Hitchens said that his 'time' is coming as he made his first public appearance in months at the weekend.

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

Receiving the Richard Dawkins Freethinker of the Year Award, Hitchens looked gaunt and his voice was soft.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2047572/Christopher-Hitchens-says-time-coming-atheist-conference-Texas.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

12:56 video at link.

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