Junky, Queer, Tornado Alley, Naked Lunch, etc. Often cited fellow Missourian Jack Black's You Can't Win among his own strong influences.1914-1997. Harvard Grad. Looked old even when young. Wore suits prolifically. Fire arm enthusiast. Lush Roller. Beat. Tried the William Tell stunt with fatal results. Writer of astounding works.
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Always a favorite. Maybe a little too out there for some, but I highly recommend his audio experiments on the Real English Tea Made Here set. the Giorno Poetry Systems box is also a great document too with an amazing photo of WSB in his casket and a list of everything he was burried with.
ReplyDeleteAdore Burroughs, and you pulled some great shots. Really hope the small slice of lumber-prep douchebags that read secretforts don't jump on the bandwagon all of a sudden.
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