Re: For those of you playing at home, concerned with the implied harshness of my not-criticismpapajoemamboFebruary 7 2009, 23:11:43 UTC
It helps to remember Burroughs was going through a pretty horrible heroin addiction at the time - it's meant to be dreamlike. I happen to love it, but it's an unforgiving ride.
Better entry-level Burroughs is "Interzone" or "Exterminator!".
Re: For those of you playing at home, concerned with the implied harshness of my not-criticismquietprofanityFebruary 8 2009, 03:06:40 UTC
I struggled through Naked Lunch last year. I think I understood maybe 60% of it, if that. Some parts are especially powerful, though, like the dirty picture showing. It's like that "The Aristocrats" joke as a tragedy.
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"I'm not trying to ignore you all - I'm too busy to write about all the cool things I've been thinking about - I'm getting to them as soon as I can"
He is a teacher, folks - and on weekends he shuts right down.
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Stephen is the brother I should have had - and as such may be subject to occasional prodding on my part.
Now would be a good time to work on that script, doncha think, Cowboy?
Yes, that's my official new nickname for you - "Cowboy".
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"Bon soiree" he says - I remember sleep. I remember liking it, too.
Putting off til the 13th what you can do today is a great way of never getting anything started.
"A stitch in time..." Mr Wint...?
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It helps to remember Burroughs was going through a pretty horrible heroin addiction at the time - it's meant to be dreamlike. I happen to love it, but it's an unforgiving ride.
Better entry-level Burroughs is "Interzone" or "Exterminator!".
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