I have rituals for cleaning out resentments, disappointments, heartbreak, depression and for work. One of the things I do is go over old stuff if I have been unable to write for a while. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share Image
Sometimes we have the absolute certainty there's something inside us that's so hideous and monstrous that if we ever search it out we won't… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
But to believe that getting stuff is the purpose and aim of life is madness. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
I'm focusing on writing the best story I can write. Which means I'm doing everything I can to give the artist within me as… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
I certainly do attempt to live according to spiritual principles. That's always the foundation of each and every day. I have experienced some things… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
Sometimes it seems to stand still. Like you’re in a bag and you can’t get out and somebody’s always telling you that it will… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
There's a sorrow and pain in everyone's life, but every now and then there's a ray of light that melts the loneliness in your… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
The resistance and the degree of the resistance to the natural phenomenon of life causes tremendous suffering. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
I've always felt alienated. I realized that I've been terrified my entire life. So I can identify that fear which drives so many of… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
I have to have a meaning in my life. If I roam around without some meaning in my life, I'm in deep and serious… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
It seems to me that what the artist sees is the simple and obvious that is invisible to everybody else. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
Obviously, I believe that to pursue the American Dream is not only futile but self-destructive because ultimately it destroys everything and everyone involved with… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
My writing is inspired by just about everything, yet I am unaware of so much of the process. — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
thats why you cant be worried about the world. theyll just do you in anyway. you can't depend on them because sooner or later… — Hubert Selby, Jr Copy Share
