Category Archives: John Le Carré

Remembering John Le Carré (October 19 1931 – December 12 2020) — [Who won the Cold War?]

“Reading and thinking about Palme makes you wonder who you are. And who you might have been, but weren’t. And where your moral courage went when it was needed. You ask yourself what power drove him – golden boy, aristocratic … Continue reading

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One Year Ago — John Le Carré Dies Aged 89 — [“And how would I like to be remembered?”]

“Reading and thinking about Palme makes you wonder who you are. And who you might have been, but weren’t. And where your moral courage went when it was needed. You ask yourself what power drove him – golden boy, aristocratic … Continue reading

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John Le Carré Dies Aged 89 — “And how would I like to be remembered?” [UPDATE — John le Carré died an Irishman]

“Reading and thinking about Palme makes you wonder who you are. And who you might have been, but weren’t. And where your moral courage went when it was needed. You ask yourself what power drove him – golden boy, aristocratic … Continue reading

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One Year Ago — John Le Carré : “And how would I like to be remembered?” [Olof Palme Prize Ceremony – January 30 2020]

“Reading and thinking about Palme makes you wonder who you are. And who you might have been, but weren’t. And where your moral courage went when it was needed. You ask yourself what power drove him – golden boy, aristocratic … Continue reading

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MERRY CHRISTMAS — And the Very Best for 2021!

“The Holiday Season is a time of festivity and for a cup of cheer or two, but don’t endanger yourself or others as a result. Alcohol is a factor in more than half of all traffic accidents.” CIA Declassified Holiday … Continue reading

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John Le Carré Dies Aged 89 — “And how would I like to be remembered?” (30 January 2020)

“Reading and thinking about Palme makes you wonder who you are. And who you might have been, but weren’t. And where your moral courage went when it was needed. You ask yourself what power drove him – golden boy, aristocratic … Continue reading

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Spy Quotes — John Le Carré : “And how would I like to be remembered?” (30 January 2020)

“Reading and thinking about Palme makes you wonder who you are. And who you might have been, but weren’t. And where your moral courage went when it was needed. You ask yourself what power drove him – golden boy, aristocratic … Continue reading

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2020 Olof Palme Prize Ceremony — John Le Carré : “And how would I like to be remembered?” (30 January 2020)

“The 2019 Olof Palme Prize goes to David John Moore Cornwell, also known by the pen name John le Carré, for his engaging and humanistic opinion making in literary form regarding the freedom of the individual and the fundamental issues … Continue reading

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John Le Carré Wins 2019 Olof Palme Prize

“The 2019 Olof Palme Prize goes to David John Moore Cornwell, also known by the pen name John le Carré, for his engaging and humanistic opinion making in literary form regarding the freedom of the individual and the fundamental issues … Continue reading

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MERRY CHRISTMAS — And the Very Best for 2020 !

“The Holiday Season is a time of festivity and for a cup of cheer or two, but don’t endanger yourself or others as a result. Alcohol is a factor in more than half of all traffic accidents.” CIA Declassified Holiday … Continue reading

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