Oh. Well, trust me, if you want faggy, preachy, and overdramatized, try watching a Bruce LaBruce movie about homosexual revolution.
I've only read his short stories, but frankly, I think he does a good job portraying how people think about things in every-day life. I don't enjoy reading him for that same reason.
Hm, that's a good question. Maybe it was his radio show that did it? All I know is that one day in the library I picked up his book because it was called "Naked", and then discovered that it was by Amy Sedaris' brother, so I gave it a try. I liked it, so I real all his other books.
I think it may be because he somehow manages to come up with a point to his essays, even when they're are none. And I think people like reading about families more dysfunctional than their own.
Hmm. Yeah. You might be onto something. I had this story idea that reminded me of his style, but when I started writing it down, I realized - "People are just going to think I'm a really bitchy person."
How many people can make whiny sound so good? And the stories he tells are like bum fights-- they're awful and you'll probably never be in a similar situation, but you want to experience it if you get the chance (the writing style helps-- he's sardonically honest and makes every step amusing while still allowing you to see it from how he saw it).
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When did that happen?
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I've only read his short stories, but frankly, I think he does a good job portraying how people think about things in every-day life. I don't enjoy reading him for that same reason.
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I think it may be because he somehow manages to come up with a point to his essays, even when they're are none. And I think people like reading about families more dysfunctional than their own.
Where are you now? Still in Florida?
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And I'm in DE, but I'll be going to NY soon.
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people relate to it in a good way..
and theres nothing wrong with bruce labruce.
yay!
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