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Robert Kurson

Best Article

Heavy

The life of Robert Earl Hughes, who at more than 1,000 lbs. was named largest man on earth by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Robert Kurson Chicago Magazine Jun 2001 25min Permalink

Best Article Science

Into the Light

After losing his sight at age 3, Michael May went on to become the first blind CIA agent, set a world record for downhill skiing, and start a successful Silicon Valley company. Then he got the chance to see again.

Robert Kurson Esquire Jun 2005 Permalink

Crime

The Bully of Toulon

How one man terrorized a small Illinois town.

Robert Kurson Chicago Magazine Sep 2002 Permalink

Before Greg Giraldo Was Greg Giraldo

Ten years ago, Esquire did a piece about Harvard Law grads who had eschewed their degrees. One of them was the late comedian.

Robert Kurson Esquire Aug 2000 Permalink

Crime

My Favorite Teacher

Mr. Lindall was the only high school teacher who understood him. Then Mr. Lindall went to jail, and it was his turn to try to understand.

Robert Kurson Esquire Mar 2000 Permalink