Theroux

British

/ θəˈruː /

noun

Paul ( Edward ). born 1941, US novelist and travel writer. His novels include Picture Palace (1978), The Mosquito Coast (1981), and My Other Life (1996); travel writings include The Great Railway Bazaar (1975)

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What Paul Theroux wrote 50 years ago in “The Great Railway Bazaar” is still true: “Anything is possible on a train: a great meal, a binge, a visit from card players, an intrigue, a good night’s sleep, and strangers’ monologues framed like Russian short stories.”

From Los Angeles Times

Fallout star Justin Theroux says he feels post-apocalyptic stories are "captivating because they're possible".

From BBC

Sullivan was set to appear in a Louis Theroux documentary for Netflix exploring the impact of online misogyny on young boys.

From BBC

The Emmy winner began dating Curtis seven years after she and ex-husband Justin Theroux called it quits.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this week, Bob Vylan frontman, Bobby Vylan, said on the Louis Theroux Podcast that he was "not regretful" of the Glastonbury chant and would "do it again tomorrow".

From BBC

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