Burroughs Quote by Yony Leyser
![“[Allen] Ginsberg totally helped that out. He was the best sales person. He was the most pop. They are still shocking and relevant, especially [William] Burroughs.” quote by Yony Leyser](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/312/yony-leyser-42212_burroughs_allen-ginsberg-totally-helped-that-out-h_1653833.jpg)
“[Allen] Ginsberg totally helped that out. He was the best sales person. He was the most pop. They are still shocking and relevant, especially [William] Burroughs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Allen Ginsberg's influence, 2020
Ginsberg's charisma and relevance made him an effective promoter, especially alongside Burroughs.
In simple terms: Ginsberg was a compelling influencer.
Key Takeaway
Leverage charisma to promote ideas.
Themes
culture
influence
literature
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
critical
observational
When to use this quote
- marketing
- activism
- artistic movements
Key Concepts
charisma
promotion
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a cultural figure persuasive?
- Can influence be sustained over time?
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![“[william] Burroughs, incidentally, took up the slogan that we are "Here to go", which contradicts the tendency in Eastern mysticism to advocate staying where you are because there's nowhere to go anyway. I feel conflicted on this one.” quote by Quentin S. Crisp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa0/quentin-s-crisp-4149_burroughs_william-burroughs-incidentally-took-up-t_122911.jpg)
![“I really think [William] Burroughs was onto something here, when he said, "Dreams are a biologic necessity and your lifeline into space."” quote by Quentin S. Crisp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d4b/quentin-s-crisp-4149_burroughs_i-really-think-william-burroughs-was-ont_464032.jpg)
