William S. Burroughs Quotes
Junk is not, like alcohol or weed, a means to increased enjoyment of life. Junk is not a kick. It is a way of life.
Burroughs, William S. Junky. Ace Books, 1953, p. xv.
It is not heroin or cocaine that makes one an addict. It is the need to escape from a harsh reality.
She was the first Black woman to be elected to Congress and was the first Black woman to actively campaign for the Presidency
William Seward Burroughs II was an American writer, visual artist, spoken word performer and chaos magician credited as a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodern author who influenced popular culture and literature. Burroughs wrote eighteen novels and novellas, six collections of short stories and four collections of essays, and five books have been published of his interviews and correspondences. He also collaborated on projects and recordings with numerous performers and musicians and made many appearances in films. He was also briefly known by the pen name William Lee. Burroughs created and exhibited thousands of paintings and other visual artworks, including his celebrated 'Shotgun Art'.
