The Gonzo Tapes: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson Disc Three: More Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

The disc begins with Thompson and Acosta following up on the leads they got at the taco stand...

"In other words, you think The American Dream would have to be licensed or approved by the government in some way?"

Thompson muses about his love of electric windows in the car and talks about the narcotics officers' convention.

"I should have stolen one of the drug exhibits, I could've got totally crazy with that."

More on his clothing choices and a great bit about Acosta arguing that his hunting knife isn't a concealed weapon because he was wearing it under a yellow net shirt.

I'm finding that the parts I enjoy the most by far are the parts where Thompson is alone, just talking to his tape recorder.

"Jesus, the music out here, everything out here is geared to about the thirteen-year-old mentality.  Maybe twelve, eleven, possibly fifteen at the most.  Be charitable and say fifteen.  The music, the houses, the roads, the jobs, the politics, everything is that way."

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Previously:

Disc One:  Hell's Angels
Disc Two:  Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas