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Fightin' Words 5

That's not writing – that's typing.

– Truman Capote on Jack Kerouac

January 21, 2009 in Fightin' Words | Permalink

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Capote doesn't know Jack... literally and figuratively.

Hear Jack read here: http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=sNLNN9yOPn8

That "typing" rolls off the tongue.

Posted by: sandy | January 21, 2009 at 02:21 PM

Ouch!

Posted by: Beth | January 21, 2009 at 04:15 PM

Everybody's got an opinion.

Posted by: Lilian Nattel | January 21, 2009 at 04:42 PM

So true, Lilian. That's what makes the world of writers so fascinating! Oh those precious egos...

Posted by: patricia | January 21, 2009 at 11:36 PM

Oh me oh my. Splendid!

Posted by: Vintage Kids' Books My Kid Loves | January 25, 2009 at 10:06 PM

I'm inclined to agree with Capote :). You should see what Raymond Chandler said about James M. Cain.

Posted by: Evie | January 29, 2009 at 07:29 PM

I always hated that comment. I think Capote, although a great writer (but also one very much interested in getting a laugh), would have given his right arm for an ounce of kerouac's passion (for writing).

Posted by: David | January 30, 2009 at 12:33 PM

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