Showing posts with label Burroughs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Burroughs. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

WSB

Apparently it is Burroughs' Day. This morning I was reading and came across Timothy Leary writing about a fictional "William Seward Burroughs Memorial High School"; now logging on here this evening, I see this lovely image:

WSB

with an equally lovely sentiment, and one all too suitable to the day. Sad to think the old chap's been gone nearly eleven years now. In memory, enjoy some "Words of Advice for Young People":

Now, some of you may encounter the Devil's Bargain, if you get that far. Any old soul is worth saving, at least to a priest, but not every soul is worth buying. So, you can take the offer as a compliment.