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After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say 'I want to see the manager.'

After one look at this planet any visitor from outer space would say 'I want to see the manager.'

William S. Burroughs

Funny, Hilarious, Witty

William S. Burroughs (1993). “The Adding Machine: Selected Essays”, p.125, Arcade Publishing

The face of "evil" is always the face of total need. A dope fiend is a man in total need of dope. Beyond a certain frequency need knows absolutely no limit or control. In the words of total need: "Wouldn't you?" Yes you would. You would lie, cheat, inform on your friends, steal, do anything to satisfy total need. Because you would be in a state of total sickness, total possession, and not in a position to act in any other way. Dope fiends are sick people who cannot act other than they do. A rabid dog cannot choose but bite.

William S. Burroughs

Funny, Dog, Lying

"Naked Lunch". Book by William S. Burroughs, 1959.