“Famous people don't want to be told that you have a quality in common with them. It makes them think there's something crawling in their clothes.”
Quote by Don DeLillo
Work
Underworld: Picador Classic
Underworld is a sprawling narrative that intertwines the lives of numerous characters, chronicling their experiences during pivotal historical events. The novel is known for its richly detailed prose and its exploration of complex emotions and relationships. more
Author
Don DeLillo
Don DeLillo is an American writer born on November 20, 1936. Known for his unique literary style and profound insights into modern society, his works often explore the impacts of technology, consumerism, and globalization. more
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“I think silence is the condition you accept as the judgment on your crimes.”
Source: Underworld: Picador Classic
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Source: Conversations with Don DeLillo
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“HISTORICALOVERDOSING:To live in a period of time when too much seems to happen.”
“CONSENSUS TERRORISM:The process that decides in- office attitudes and behavior.”