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William Seward Burroughs II (February 5, 1914 - August 2, 1997) was an American novelist, essayist, social critic, painter and spoken word performer. Much of Burroughs' work is semi-autobiographical, drawn from his experiences as an opiate addict, a condition which marked the last forty years of his life. He is a primary member of the Beat Generation, and is regarded as an avant-garde author who affected popular culture as well as literature. In 1984, he was elected to the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters. · Can we improve this biography or this incorrect? Post your comments or consult wikipedia
"Which came first the intestine or the tapeworm?"
Burroughs, William S. on Disease
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"There couldn't be a society of people who didn't dream. They'd be dead in two weeks."
Burroughs, William S. on Dreams
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"The face of evil is always the face of total need."
Burroughs, William S. on Evil
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"I think the ideal situation for a family is to be completely incestuous."
Burroughs, William S. on Family
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"In deep sadness there is no place for sentimentality."
Burroughs, William S. on Grief
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"Humility is indeed beatness, a compulsory virtue that no one exhibits unless he has to."
Burroughs, William S. on Humility
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"Language is a virus from outer space."
Burroughs, William S. on Language
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"Anything that can be done chemically can be done by other means."
Burroughs, William S. on Methods
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"A functioning police state needs no police."
Burroughs, William S. on Police
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"After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say I WANT TO SEE THE MANAGER."
Burroughs, William S. on World
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"Taal is een buitenaards virus."
Burroughs, William S. on taal
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