Artist Quote by William S. Burroughs
“All writing is in fact cut-ups. A collage of words read heard overheard. What else?”
About This Quote
Source Book: “Naked Lunch” (1959) – author’s commentary
Writing is a collage of fragments, assembled like cut‑up pieces, reflecting the chaotic nature of language.
In simple terms: Writing is like a collage of cut‑up words.
Key Takeaway
Embrace fragmentation in writing.
Themes
literature
fragmentation
collage
Mood
experimental
provocative
Type
creative
literary
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- poetry
- song lyrics
- advertising copy
Key Concepts
post‑modernism
cut‑up technique
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance chaos with coherence?
- When does collage become noise?
A Different Perspective
Fragmentation can obscure clear communication.
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