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“Music is sunshine. Like sunshine, music is a powerful force that can instantly and almost chemically change your entire mood. Music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.”

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Michael Franti

Michael Franti, born on April 21, 1966, is an American poet, musician, and social activist. His poetry and music are known for their positive messages, advocacy for social justice, and equality, resonating with a wide audience. more

“When I read Spencer Madsen’s poetry, I not only feel awe because he’s so good, one of the best, but I also think about how everything in the world is happening at the same time, and how the world we get to know is so heavily edited down. It’s the hugest, weirdest feeling. I wish Spencer Madsen could be everywhere at once. I really love You Can Make Anything Sad.”

Thinking Knows World Feels Feelings Wish Love You Happenings Awe Edited

Author:Dennis Cooper

“I accepted that a new kind of hate had emerged, silent and disciplined, a racism tempered by loyalty cards and PIN numbers. Shopping was now the model for all human behaviour, drained of emotion and anger.”

Humans Kind Hate Numbers Emotion Models Racism Silent Accepted Loyalty Cards Shopping Behaviour Pins Drained Human Behaviour

Book:Kingdom Come

Source: Kingdom Come

“The anarchist is dressed all in black. In the dark you can only see his eyes. It dates from the 1930's. Porky Pig is a little boy. The children told me that he has a nephew now, Cicero. Do you remember, during the war, when Porky worked in a defense plant? He and Bugs Bunny. That was a good one too.”

Children Littles War Eye Remember Black Dark Boys Plant Defense His Eyes Pigs Bugs Anarchist Little Boys 1930s Bunnies Nephew

Book:The Crying of Lot 49

Source: The Crying of Lot 49

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