I was on a Methadone Clinic with Mr. Burroughs at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, he was very friendly and would talk to us and answer questions no matter how ridiculous they were, he would also sign books 📚 if asked, he was a wonderful person and is missed , when he was done at KU he would go to Nichols Lunch and eat breakfast, when he would see me at Nichols Lunch he would always say hello or tip his hat , RIP Mr. Burroughs
Burroughs. A writer, junky, poet, prophet, humorist, social commentator, homosexual, satirist, "schizo," philosopher, etc.... But most importantly, a very special human being. This film (along with "Trainspotting," "Fear and Loathing," "A Scanner Darkly" and "Requiem for a Dream") dig deep beneath the surface of the "just say no"/D.A.R.E. mentality that my generation and others were made to grow up with, exploring not only the dark, seedy underbelly of the drug culture but also exposing the underlying hypocrisies that permeate through the various cultures that denounce such vices. Most important of all, these films do not simply glamorize or condemn drug usage, rather they offer reasons as to why people get caught in the vicious cycle of addiction in the first place. The ultimate truth is this; in the end, we are all fragile. We are all human. (Way too preachy but I think you get where I'm coming from).
Every time one of our friends would stop by unexpectedly with dope, all of us would say "God Bless you son, may you go to heaven," as a tribute to WSB. It never got old.
I had the privilege of spending 3 days with Burroughs' best friend, John Giorno. Giorno was with William when he passed away. He told me that near the very end Burroughs had reached a state that the Zen Buddhists call kensho. There is no direct translation for the Japanese word kensho to English but it approximately means a state of spiritual enlightenment. The world misses your wisdom, Mr. Bill.
Mr. Burroughs was fortunate for many things besides the fact he lived into his 80's and was able to remain active for as long as he did. It makes me think his decision to turn to the criminal networks for inspiration was his comment on the variable foolishness of treating a deviant as violent and vice versa. A person who thinks differently doesn't necessarily pose a threat and desire you dead.
After getting fucked over by my pharmacy today regarding my pain medication that I need for my chronic migraines due to Lyme disease I agree with William S Burroughs 100%
I was on a Methadone Clinic with Mr. Burroughs at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, he was very friendly and would talk to us and answer questions no matter how ridiculous they were, he would also sign books 📚 if asked, he was a wonderful person and is missed , when he was done at KU he would go to Nichols Lunch and eat breakfast, when he would see me at Nichols Lunch he would always say hello or tip his hat , RIP Mr. Burroughs
Burroughs. A writer, junky, poet, prophet, humorist, social commentator, homosexual, satirist, "schizo," philosopher, etc.... But most importantly, a very special human being. This film (along with "Trainspotting," "Fear and Loathing," "A Scanner Darkly" and "Requiem for a Dream") dig deep beneath the surface of the "just say no"/D.A.R.E. mentality that my generation and others were made to grow up with, exploring not only the dark, seedy underbelly of the drug culture but also exposing the underlying hypocrisies that permeate through the various cultures that denounce such vices. Most important of all, these films do not simply glamorize or condemn drug usage, rather they offer reasons as to why people get caught in the vicious cycle of addiction in the first place. The ultimate truth is this; in the end, we are all fragile. We are all human. (Way too preachy but I think you get where I'm coming from).
Burroughs' incredibly tilted way of talking sounds incredibly easy on the ears. It's soothing, in a way. Mesmerizing, almost.
Old age can sometimes (if you are lucky and not too unhealthy) be awesome. What a voice! What presence...
Bill's not "acting a part"...he's just being Bill Burroughs!!
Every time one of our friends would stop by unexpectedly with dope, all of us would say "God Bless you son, may you go to heaven," as a tribute to WSB. It never got old.
It's amazing to hear him say the simple words "Well, well..." when he turns around to address Matt Dillon.
I had the privilege of spending 3 days with Burroughs' best friend, John Giorno. Giorno was with William when he passed away. He told me that near the very end Burroughs had reached a state that the Zen Buddhists call kensho. There is no direct translation for the Japanese word kensho to English but it approximately means a state of spiritual enlightenment. The world misses your wisdom, Mr. Bill.
He must've shot a million bucks in his arm lol loved that line
i used to own this movie on VHS. Somebody stole it on me... I understood.
Those smooooth unit vocals.....Well...Well.........Luck to have a post card from him .....years back...
Burroughs stole all his scenes in this film! Awesome compilation
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the man knew his shit , both philosphically and pharmaceutically , way ahead of his time ,a visionary and gifted writer /orater ...a great man
Such a distinctive voice.
Mr. Burroughs was fortunate for many things besides the fact he lived into his 80's and was able to remain active for as long as he did. It makes me think his decision to turn to the criminal networks for inspiration was his comment on the variable foolishness of treating a deviant as violent and vice versa. A person who thinks differently doesn't necessarily pose a threat and desire you dead.
"100 sixteenths of Dilaudid.... This should earn you an indulgence"! Ha! Damn tootin'!
After getting fucked over by my pharmacy today regarding my pain medication that I need for my chronic migraines due to Lyme disease I agree with William S Burroughs 100%
he's so cool for doing this movie
To see Burroughs pop up in this gripping film is a real good surprise.