“The face of ‘evil’ is always the face of total need. A dope fiend is a man in total need of dope. Beyond a certain frequency need knows absolutely no limit or control.
In the words of total need: ‘Wouldn’t you?‘ Yes you would” (201).– Burroughs, “Testimony Concerning a Sickness” (1960)
M 28-Sep Burroughs: Naked Lunch
(“Deposition” pp. 199-205; “And Start West” to “Ordinary Men & Women” pp. 3-101)
(James Jacob & Phil Cafaro)
W 30-Sep Naked Lunch (“Islam Inc” through “The Examination” pp. 101-65) (Anna Bernstein)
F 02-Oct Naked Lunch (”…Pantopon Rose?” through end, pp. 165-96; plus “Post Script” pp. 207-10)
(Eric Roe & Paige Miller)
