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“If you’re going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use two feet.” ~Keith Richards
Stay bad. Fight the man, and keep your cool. Keith Richards remains one of those authentic people out there in the world.
“The night is the hardest time to be alive & 4AM knows all my secrets.” ~Poppy Z. Brite
Some contemporary wisdom by a modern American author. Ms. Brite does some good work in the gothy horror sector, so check her out if that’s something you’re into 😀
“Creativity is intelligence having fun”
Albert Einstein reminds that when we create it must remain fun. Some light Monday inspiration for y’all.
French Electro DJs Simpsonized!
Check out this cool drawing of some of the biggest names in French DJ-dom as Simpsons characters. Daft Punk, Kavinsky, Justice, Breakbot & others in that perfect Matt Groening fashion. Not sure who the artist is, so if it’s you, speak up so you can be credited!
“I’d rather sing one wild song & burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion & being afraid of the wet.”
Jack London is one of the best American early 20th Century authors. While he’s mostly known for White Fang and the Call of the Wild, he wrote an exceptional book about class warfare written back in 1908. Check it out if you can, and don’t forget to sing. I’d imagine the book this quote is taken from, The Turtles of Tasman probably rocks too.
Stay Far From Timid & Only Make Moves When Your Heart’s In It. ~Notorious B.I.G.
Christopher Wallace or Biggie, as he was known to be called, had some grit, swagger and just enough talent to be known the world over before his untimely demise. Get out there and hustle, internets.
Jon Lajoie on the Fast & Furious life
This guy has been one of the most consistently quality Youtube content producers for the last several years. Hilarious, on point and only occasionally gross/disturbing.
“If I die, what a beautiful death. To die in the exercise of your passion.”
Philippe Petit walked between the two twin towers back in 1974. In honor of the new spire finally being added to 1 WTC, here’s some inspiration from a great daredevil. Seek passion, be creative, and do what makes your heart sing.
“Art is the Lie that makes us realize the Truth.” ~Pablo Picasso
The master himself reminds us that the act of creation, while flawed, can allow for great moments of insight. Keep going, no matter what.
Terry Gotham 