It is quite possible for the vulgar to be funny, but to succeed, it must rise to a certain genius. — Roger Ebert Copy Share Image
“Flannery O'Connor had a certain genius. I don't think John Updike has, or Norman Mailer or William Styron, all of whom are talented, but they don't exceed themselves in any way. Norman Mailer thinks William Burroughs is a genius, which… — Truman Capote Copy Share Image
