Mark Singer (1) (1950–)

I'm still seeking answers and understanding, but what I found here was validation. My favorite quote describes Trump as a man "who had aspired to and achieved the ultimate luxury, an existence unmolested by the rumbling of a soul." Ouch! I could see Trump reading this whole book (which is based on an earlier (1996) extended New Yorker profile/interview) and being not quite sure ultimately if he is being lauded or insulted. Such is the skill of Singer's wit and word-smithery, oftentimes, using Trump's own words about himself or situations. When the initial interview was published under Tina Brown's editorial leadership, Trump could understand (or was told?) its mocking nature and fired off an insult-laden response and the terms of his antagonistic relationship with Singer began. This little book of 3 essays was published in 2016, but prior to election results. Like Trudeau's "Doonesbury's 'YUGE!'" collection it would be hilarious if it weren't our present reality.… (mais)