An alleged former Muslim and writer; now thoroughly scientific...
His birthday is today; October 21, 1943!
Ali currently lives in Camden, north London, with his partner Susan Watkins, editor of the New Left Review. He has three children. He grew up in a secular family that was more culturally Muslim than religious, and describes himself as an atheist.
Here's his bio;
Happy birthday. Arafat was once quoted as saying the winner of the Palestinian and Israeli conflict would depend upon who had the biggest imaginary friend.
I looked. I wish it were true; but couldn't find that quote. Maybe you can help?