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All the energy of their frustration and fear going into their laughter.

Hubert Selby, Jr.

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Hubert Selby, Jr.
Age: 75 †
Born: 1928
Born: July 23
Died: 2004
Died: April 26
Film Actor
Novelist
Screenwriter
Writer
Brooklyn
New York
Fear
Going
Frustration
Laughter
Laughing
Energy

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They luxuriated in the feeling of deep and all pervading satisfaction, a feeling of knowing absolutely that all was well with the world and them and that the world was not only their oyster it was also their linguine with clam sauce. Not only were all things possible, but all things were theirs.
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...and he just sat back and stared at the tube, almost interested in what was happening, trying to find the ability to believe in that lie so he could believe the one within.
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But to believe that getting stuff is the purpose and aim of life is madness.
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I'm always presenting myself with problems to solve as a writer.
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I do believe this: That what we call love is always available to us. And of course I'm not just talking about passion. I'm talking about love where you just can't conceive that your life isn't perfect, that you can't conceive of wanting anything.
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