Yeah- he has his place, for sure. I was more into Kerouac, and mostly read Tom Robbins' books back then, but I know what you mean. Tristessa is still important in its sentimental value, much like some shitty 80s bands' songs can still make me smile, even though I now recognize that their music sucks.
Sometimes it's a bummer to discover your heroes are mere humans, and sometimes it's the coolest thing in the world. I always dig finding out which one will be true for whom, when I get the chance.
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Re: Billy Burroughs
Date: 2009-06-13 10:36 pm (UTC)Sometimes it's a bummer to discover your heroes are mere humans, and sometimes it's the coolest thing in the world. I always dig finding out which one will be true for whom, when I get the chance.