Friday, December 19, 2014

Peering into the mind of the great John Waters

“If you go home with somebody, and they don't have books, don't fuck 'em!” 
― John Waters


“Collect books, even if you don't plan on reading them right away. Nothing is more important than an unread library.” 
― John Waters

“You have to remember that it is impossible to commit a crime while reading a book.” 
― John Waters

“I'm always amazed at friends who say they try to read at night in bed but always end up falling asleep. I have the opposite problem. If a book is good I can't go to sleep, and stay up way past my bedtime, hooked on the writing. Is anything better than waking up after a late-night read and diving right back into the plot before you even get out of bed to brush your teeth?” 
― John WatersRole Models


“It wasn't until I started reading and found books they wouldn't let us read in school that I discovered you could be insane and happy and have a good life without being like everybody else.” 
― John Waters


“Being rich is not about how much money you have or how many homes you own; it's the freedom to buy any book you want without looking at the price and wondering if you can afford it.” 
― John WatersRole Models


“To me, beauty is looks you can never forget. A face should jolt, not soothe.” 
― John WatersShock Value: A Tasteful Book About Bad Taste



“I always give books. And I always ask for books. I think you should reward people sexually for getting you books. Don’t send a thank-you note, repay them with sexual activity. If the book is rare or by your favorite author or one you didn't know about, reward them with the most perverted sex act you can think of. Otherwise, you can just make out.” 
― John Waters


“I’d like to praise the drivers who picked me up. If I ever hear another elitist jerk use the term flyover people, I’ll punch him in the mouth. My riders were brave and open-minded, and their down-to-earth kindness gave me new faith in how decent Americans can be. They are the only heroes in this book.” 
― John WatersCarsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America


“I’m alive, I think, and so many of my friends are not. I may be nuts to be doing this, but I’m kind of proud of myself. I am having an adventure. I like my life. Even if I have to stand here for the rest of it.” 
― John WatersCarsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America


“With humans it's abortion, but with chickens it's an omelet!” 
― John Waters

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