“Being an artist doesn’t take much, just everything you got. Which means, of course, that as the process is giving you life, it is also bringing you closer to death. But it’s no big deal. They are one in the same and cannot be avoided or denied. So when I totally embrace this process, this life/death, and abandon myself to it, I transcend all this meaningless gibberish and hang out with the gods. It seems to me that that is worth the price of admission.”
Quote by Hubert Selby, Jr.
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Hubert Selby, Jr.
Hubert Selby, Jr. was an influential American writer known for his controversial and groundbreaking works. His most notable novel, 'Last Exit to Brooklyn,' was published in 1964 and is considered a classic of American literature. Selby's writing often delved into the darker aspects of human nature, exploring themes of violence, addiction, and the struggles of the underclass. He passed away on April 26, 2004. more
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