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1890-1940--The core years of Modernist literatureQuote:
Originally Posted by North Star
If you could marry one literary character, whom would it be?
Yes, but not the Phil Rizzuto part.Quote:
Originally Posted by bounty
Actually, I really like the 18th century for English lit (and 19th century for Russian).
If Jesus and the Buddha had a boxing match, who would you bet on?
A lot of popular music is art music, and vice versa, and they will continue to flourish, change, and stay the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by North Star
What will be the genre of the next great television series, and what will be new about the series?
Jesus, who was lean and mean.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pompey Bum
Proust wrote of "the impossibility of finding pleasure when one is always searching for it;" what's your take on this?
It sounds like a concept from Zen: seek a thing and it flies from you; fly from it and it seeks you. In short, Jesus could have kicked either of their butts.
What is the longest period of time you have spent without seeing another person?
Probably one night's sleep.
Same question.
I used to spend up to a week at a time alone at a remote cabin in the White Mountains (in New Hamlshire). I loved it, being a misanthropic recluse at heart.
What is the biggest crowd you've ever been in?
Obama's 1st inauguration!
What's the quickest you've made friends?
I picked up a guy hitchhiking back in the 70s, and we were friends from that point for about 10 years (when he moved to Mexico and we lost touch).
How many friends (not girlfriends) have you intentionally and permanently broken off with?
None.
Same Q
Three, including one I knew from Middle School until we were in our forties. I've never regretted the decisions in the least.
Is Brett Easton Ellis a good writer?
I read a little of American Psycho and didn't like it, so no? I know you like him though.
Do we place undue moral dignity on those who adopt maltreated pets, but not human children?
Not necessarily. Adopting needy children is the more worthy goal, but that doesn't mean patronizing the arts isn't important, too.
Ellis is a too nihilistic for me. Or more to the point, I find him upsetting. I actually don't enjoy reading his books, but later, reflecting on the moral implications (these vapid, narcissistic, sadomasochistic kids are no damned different than their socially acceptable parents, for example) I sometimes find myself saying: Yup.
Should people keep wild animals like ferrets as pets?
I said pets not arts but I guess your answer fits both.
I don't know about wild animals, but probably not?
Do you keep drinking a cup of tea after it gets cold?