This is a cute little account of a Michael Moore press conference from the Canadian Globe and Mail. Why do British newspapers so rarely write about controversial people in such a light and thoughtful way? Shame about the “typical American arrogance” line.
10Jul04 — 1
I’m working on a theory. Everyone knows that Michael Moore is a cynic, but I’m starting to think that he’s a cynic squared. His books and “documentaries” sell multiply better overseas than at home, particularly in farce and Britain. He’s telling people what they want to hear and making a gazillion for it, not to mention making them look like the loonies they are in the process. On some level, it really wouldn’t suprise me if it came out that he voted for Bush this November. Then again……