“I tried to grow up. Honest. Didn’t quite happen. I guess I’m someone for whom youth still seems more real than the present, or the half century in between. And why not? I'm deeply underwhelmed by most contemporary art, literature, music, films, TV, the heinous little phones, money talk, real estate talk, all that stuff. The Internet, which at first seemed so fascinating, appears to be evolving into something even worse than TV, but we'll see.”
This book delves into the evolution and impact of the hipster subculture, examining its influence on fashion, music, and lifestyle. more
Donald Fagen (born January 10, 1948) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and keyboardist, best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, and primary lyricist of the iconic rock band Steely Dan. His music blends jazz, rock, R&B, and pop, characterized by complex harmonies, ironic lyrics, and meticulous production. With Walter Becker, he created classic albums such as Can't Buy a Thrill, Aja, and Gaucho. As a solo artist, Fagen has released four studio albums, including The Nightfly, Kamakiriad, Morph the Cat, and Sunken Condos. He has won multiple Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 as a member of Steely Dan. Fagen's sophisticated musical style and lyrical wit have left a lasting impact on generations of musicians. more
“I have a critical nature, in the sense that when I look at something I often look for the flaws.”
“Substance should outweigh perfection.”
“The worst Persian voluptuary could never have imagined my most ordinary day.”
“Politics is activity in relation to power”
“The independence of the economic sphere was a tenet of faith with Liberalism”
“The early American arrived at a land of which he knew nothing”