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Creative Review

"To understand bad taste, one must have very good taste. Good bad taste can be creatively nauseating but must, at the same time, appeal especially to the twisted sense of humor, which is anything but universal."- John Waters in Shock Value

P O S T O F F I C E

“There is a time to stop reading, there is a time to STOP trying to WRITE, there is a time to kick the whole bloated sensation of ART out on its whore-ass.” - Charles Bukowski  

Currently reading Post Office by Charles Bukowski. I always seem to be drawn to those semi autobiographical, male-beat-generation-type-1950s sort of characters and the novels that illustrate that niche. Namely, anything by Hunter S. Thompson, Burroughs, Kerouac and now Bukowski. I can't even relate to any of these characters in the slightest and yet I continue to find their narratives that often involve work, travel, drugs, alcohol and womanising so appealing.
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J U N K Y

Taking into consideration the sheer volume of novels I've read in my lifetime, I think it's safe to say selecting only one to call my favourite is a challenge. Although, I'll happily admit Junky by William S. Burroughs is right up there on my list of favourites. Considering the man is a literary genius, it's only fitting that a biographical film was finally made to reflect his whirlwind life story. To further necessitate seeing this film, Patti Smith and Sonic Youth have provided the tunes, with special appearances from the musos alongside other friends and colleagues like John Waters, Iggy Pop, Gus Van Sant and David Cronenberg to name a few. William S. Burroughs: A Man Within. Cannot wait.

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M O D I G L I A N I

Today mum gave me this Modigliani sketch book to replace my Derain one which I filled up. I love a clean slate, although, at times, it can be daunting. Like the moment I prepare a blank page, knowing I have to reach a word limit by a deadline, and everything is put on hold until I've completed the task. Everything. Eating, sleeping, talking. It's as though nothing else matters in the world but filling that blank page with words. A clean slate isn't just a page though. A clean slate is an empty room, going somewhere out of the ordinary, or meeting someone new. It's not always an inviting place to be, but given some thought, it can lead to a very satisfying conclusion.

S E X , D R U G S , R O C K ' N ' R O L L

Here are a few pictures from a great book I found on my parent's bookshelf aptly titled 'Sex & Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll'

Nina Hagen and friend

Cheryl and Sam in 1968

Mick Jagger with Jerry Hall

Amanda Lear photographed by the paparazzi

I M M E R S E Y O U R S E L F

"Fuck the Taser," I said. "It's no good beyond 15 feet. We'll need the M-79, with CS grenades, then drag him down with a jeep."

(The Great Shark Hunt by Hunter S. Thompson)

Currently reading Gonzo, the Hunter S. Thompson biog

Recently acquired: The Great Shark Hunt, Hells Angels and Kingdom of Fear. Which one to read next?