G.K. Speaks

A must-visit today for Chesterton fans: Ad Orientem links to a site at which you can hear recordings of GK's voice. I'd never heard his voice before. It's something of a surprise; I'd expected a deeper voice. In fact, he sounds something like Trevor Howard. A surprise, I guess, because he certainly wouldn't win the look-alike contest.

A sample from Ad Orientem's page:

STUDENT: Mr. Chesterton, since you are one of the foremost crusaders in the modern world of letters, we wish to adopt you into the humble ranks of the Holy Cross Crusaders.

CHESTERTON: I have to thank you for this very great honor, and I do so
with all my heart. I can only say I am not much of a Crusader, but at least I am not a Mohammedan!