Probably, many people can consider him a good writer like you.In my understanding, he is completely, a nonsense and sharp tongue man.Of course he is a chameleon.Does not  know the meaning of respect, but always hunger of respect and self praiseworthiness.On top of that A good writer can not be a follower of  nonsense and stupid political views as he is supporting and any thought that favor to him.He is like a "pot without support".I never can consider him an intellectual personality, despite he has written  some good books too.