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David Rakoff

Whatsizface

Contemplating plastic surgery.

David Rakoff Salon Nov 2005 15min Permalink

Travel

Fu Fighters

Whitewater rafting down a Chilean river with a movie star and the Kennedys.

David Rakoff Outside Oct 2003 15min Permalink

Science

I'm Dying to Meet You in the Next Life

An essay on Alcor – “the Arizona cryonics company that has put the body of Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Ted Williams in cryogenic suspension, in the hope he may one day rise again” – and the desire to live forever.

David Rakoff GQ May 2003 20min Permalink