“He came to chat with me the day of my being discharged, advising that I not stay at the dog fight until the last dog was dead. I was a kid and made little counsel. Now that I am a bigger kid, I see the value--belatedly--added. Yet I also see the loss of life in the protecting, first of all, of oneself. Better to give oneself away. Dead f*ck the dog and so on.”
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Gordon Lish
Gordon Lish, born Gordon Joseph Lish, is an American writer, editor, and literary critic. Known for his concise and precise writing style, he has had a profound impact on contemporary literature. Born on February 11, 1934, Lish's work spans novels, short stories, and literary criticism. more
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