Bernard-Henri Lévy to Garrison Keillor: Bring it On!

Travel Blog • Michael Yessis • 02.20.06 | 12:03 AM ET

First came the book. Then came the review. Is an in-person throwdown between Bernard Henri-Lévy, France’s Rock-Star Philosopher, and Garrison Keillor, the “Homer of Middle America,” next? That’s what Lévy wants. In a letter in today’s New York Times, Lévy weighs in on Keillor’s recent review of his book “American Vertigo,” and he lays down his rules for a proposed debate.

“[N]ow that he’s had his fun, it is these questions that I would love to finally take up with the herald of Lake Wobegon. At a time and place of his convenience,” Lévy writes. “That is, on the turf and in front of the public of his choosing. But face to face, this time. On equal ground. He may consider this an invitation.”