Burroughs Live

[live_free_ordie]

I have 25 papers to grade. This means I am looking for procrastination outlets. Last May, while in Toronto, I found a book of Willaim S. Burroughs interviews called "Burroughs Live." I've been reading it while seated in the bathroom and I recently finished it. I thought I would share a few gems with you all

Comments

[rosiejoy]

That's pretty fantastic stuff; I think I'm gonna have to get my hands on a copy of this book.

[live_free_ordie]

It's an interesting read. If you like Burroughs, it's worth the time.

Also, I visited his grave in St. Louis last summer and I've walked by his childhood home.

[yarbon]

This one is my favorite:

"And whenever you hear someone saying: "All reasonable people will agree that," "with the consent of informed opinion," you know you're gonna hear some real preposterous nonsense."
-1986

[live_free_ordie]

His frequent and sharp-tongued cynicism was often entertaining. When asked what advice he had for young people he responded, "If you're dealing with a religious son-of-a-bitch, get it in writing."

[yarbon]

lol- those dogmatic types tends to be real slimey mo-foes.