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Two short passages from Bolaño: A Biography in Conversations:
For me, the word “writing” is the exact opposite of the word “waiting.” Instead of waiting, there is writing. Well, I’m probably wrong – it’s possible that writing is another form of waiting, of delaying things. I’d like to think otherwise. But, as I said, I’m probably wrong.
Those who have power – even for a short time – know nothing about literature; they are solely interested in power. I can be a clown to my readers, if I damn well please, but never to the powerful.
For me, the word “writing” is the exact opposite of the word “waiting.” Instead of waiting, there is writing. Well, I’m probably wrong – it’s possible that writing is another form of waiting, of delaying things. I’d like to think otherwise. But, as I said, I’m probably wrong.
Those who have power – even for a short time – know nothing about literature; they are solely interested in power. I can be a clown to my readers, if I damn well please, but never to the powerful.
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