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“Man spends a great deal of time making order out of chaos, yet insists that the emotions be disordered. I order my emotions: I am insane.”

Book:The Dream Life of Balso Snell

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The Dream Life of Balso Snell

The Dream Life of Balso Snell is a narrative that delves into the complexities of a protagonist's existence, intertwining personal dreams with the broader societal context of the time. more

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Nathanael West

Nathanael West was an American author born on October 17, 1903, and died on December 22, 1940. Known for his satirical and darkly humorous style, West is considered one of the most important writers of the 20th century in American literature. more

“It’s about reaching that moment of pure ecstasy when a drawing just happens. Where every move you make with your hand and every thought you have in your head grows in front of you without any mistakes; no rubbing out, starting again and getting frustrated. It’s like being in a trance - it’s a fluid - and you almost don’t remember doing the picture. Drawing is an escape from all the unnecessary things in life that get in the way of being free.”

“I just thought it was better to be Pete Best than Linda McCartney.”

Justine

Author:Justine Frischmann

“I'd never really wanted to have a really 'private' life before. But when somebody starts delving into it and printing details through the tabloids for shagging people you shouldn't have shagged, then that probably made me shy away a bit more from giving too much away.”

People Giving Made Wanted Bits Too Much Details Shy Private Life Printing Tabloids Delving Shagging Giving Too Much

Author:Jarvis Cocker

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