“Look, dude, you've sampled your life, mixed those sounds with a funk precedent, and established a sixteen-bar system of government for the entire rhythm nation. Set the Dj up as the executive, the legislative, and judicial branches. I mean, after listening to your beat, anything I've heard on the pop radio in the last five years feels like a violation of my civil rights.”
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Paul Beatty, born in 1962 in Los Angeles, California, is an accomplished American author known for his unique humor and satirical style. His works often delve into issues of race, class, and social inequality, carrying profound social significance and literary value. more
“«Celui qui n'a pas le goût de l'absolu se contente d'une médiocrité tranquille»”
“He had a clear, lyrical voice and his songs remained in her ears long after the music had ended.”
“Opera lovers may be the narrowest people in the world.”