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The Call of the Weird: Encounters with Survivalists, Porn Stars, Alien Killers, and Ike Turner

This book presents a series of interviews with individuals who have led lives that defy conventional norms, including survivalists, porn stars, individuals with alien encounter experiences, and the musician Ike Turner. more

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Louis Theroux
Louis Theroux

Louis Theroux, born on May 20, 1970, is a British television personality known for his unique perspective and in-depth interviews. He is primarily active in the documentary genre, focusing on the lives of marginalized groups. Theroux's work has gained acclaim for its insightful exploration of social issues, offering viewers a glimpse into the lives of these groups. more

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“Weird Weekends set out to discover the genuinely odd in the most ordinary setting. To me, it's almost a privilege to be welcomed into these communities and to shine a light on them and, maybe, through my enthusiasm, to get people to reveal more of themselves than they may have intended. The show is laughing at me, adrift in their world, as much as at them. I don't have to play up that stuff. I'm not a matinee idol disguised as a nerd”

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“I've seen many men die right in front of me - so many in fact that I've become almost hardened to it. Having seen the worst that human beings can do to each other, the results of torture, mutilation and seeing someone blown to pieces by a bomb, you develop a kind of shell. But you had to. You had to. Otherwise, we would never have won.”

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