Lawrence Wright

Staff writer for The New Yorker. Author of The Looming Tower, Going Clear, and God Save Texas. Screenwriter, playwright, keyboard player for Austin band WhoDo.

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

@johanwennstrom the first time I had my phone in the booth, Siri found the passage I was reading on the internet and began reading along. the second time it happened, I said "Siri shut up!" she replied: "What'd I do to deserve that?"

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

Reading the audiobook of REDEMPTION: Faith, Justice, and Sisterhood on Death Row. One of the most moving stories I’ve ever encountered. Out in October.

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

Filmmaker Rick Linklater's side hustle: creating his own art museum called 9 Boxes. All done in laminated wood. An exuberant spectacle and a singular vision. (Some of the shapes derive from photos he took of gum on NYC sidewalks.)

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We loss Pat Oliphant the most irreverent man I ever knew. He’s modeling the clay of the lady cannoneer in downtown Austin.

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A memorable night a decade ago when Marcia Ball and Floyd Domino traded licks on my piano. A memorable night a decade ago when Floyd Domino and Marcia Ball traded licks on my piano. https://t.co/XXoW4fEqDP

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

Great first review of "Redemption," coming 10/20: Wright is well known for his books on al Qaeda, Scientology, and other “closeted worlds.” This book looks into two of them: the women’s death row in a prison outside Waco, Texas, and a breakaway convent banned by the Vatican...

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

In this distressing conflict with Iran, a reminder of the nature of that regime. https://t.co/VVtdsNS1b2

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Mark Singer was the first New Yorker writer I ever met. I was envious of his success but admiring of his humor and humility. He was a generous spirit, but also edgy, always curious, the very qualities that made him the quintessential New Yorker writer. https://t.co/3qjgJygCiU

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It's a plea to hold up the standards of the most venerated news show in broadcast history. https://t.co/vYFCBfYqDv

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If you've never been to the Mount, this is a great opportunity. C'mon by and say hi.
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This just popped up on New Yorker site. I loved this story, and the illustration is genius. https://t.co/5VnTdTyHQ5

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

@ColinPClarke @juliaioffe Sounds like the USG has lost the thread on the real threat.

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

Thanks Mike it was a story that needed telling.

[Mike Abromitis, NJ Football & Wrestling @AbromitisMike]

@lawrence_wright I just watch The Looming Tower for the first time a few weeks ago. I think I've seen every 9/11 movie, series , and documentary, and Looming Tower easily my favorite. I wonder if Condi, Diane Marsh & Martin Schmidt enjoyed it as much as I did?

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

Here's a photo I missed of the cast of "The Looming Tower" along with Dan Futterman (showrunner) and me. That was a great experience, and I'm proud of what we made. Now here we are approaching the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and it's still pertinent.

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

It's always a nice day when Stephen King lists your book as one of his favorites. https://t.co/56Ug3xtfu6

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

Ignoring the specter of terrorism makes more attacks all but certain.

[Colin P. Clarke, Ph.D. @ColinPClarke]

No counterterrorism strategy. The Director of NCTC just resigned. And USG has been slashing budgets & reassigning CT personnel for years. We've had 4 terror attacks on U.S. soil in the last 2 weeks.

And Iran will be motivated to attack the U.S. homeland.
https://t.co/yafUYJTh9C

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

WhoDo fans, the band is back together Saturday 3/21 at Green Mesquite BBQ in Austin. We're going to rock! Hope you can join us.

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A new magazine has been born. Bon chance, Now Voyager! https://t.co/brNDbyujVt

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

It’s a courageous account. Everyone should read.

[Viking Books @VikingBooks]

On sale today: DEFIANCE by @Loubnamrie

"A heartbreaking account of a young woman’s struggle for freedom against the rampaging forces of fanaticism and tyranny... Unforgettable.” —@lawrence_wright

Start reading now ➡️ https://t.co/z0HYFoqyfd

[Lawrence Wright @lawrence_wright]

Delighted to see it in paperback!

[Alfred A. Knopf @AAKnopf]

“A layered tale of intrigue and betrayal.”—Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of March and Horse

THE HUMAN SCALE 🔥
by @lawrence_wright
Now available in paperback

📖 Learn More: https://t.co/z6NERsPGYH