The self is like a pimping blackmailing chauffeur who gets you from here to there on word lines

The self is like a pimping blackmailing chauffeur who gets you from here to there on word lines

William S. Burroughs, the iconic Beat Generation writer known for his experimental and controversial works, often explored themes of control, manipulation, and the nature of the self in his writing. The quote “The self is like a pimping blackmailing chauffeur who gets you from here to there on word lines” encapsulates Burroughs’ unique perspective on the human experience and the power dynamics at play within the self.