"I remember when Diana died, it was just a few weeks after Burroughs. We lost one of ours, they lost one of theirs"
Can't agree with you on the 'one of theirs, one of ours' thing as I don't see the world or people as exclusive or higher beings, especially in the case of burroughs...
First of all, he was undeniably extremely talented.
Secondly, he was hugely culturally important and influential.
Thirdly, he was incredibly fucked up.
Forthly, he killed his wife.
Fiftly, he fed his habit by draining his brother and family of money.
He also died at a ripe old age.
Some would argue that he pursued a life of extreme self satisfaction with disregard for humanity.
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