On the other hand, when I have substantive conversations with people about why they like or dislike particular books or movies, these conversations usually depress me by revealing the stupidity and banality of other peoples’ tastes, and driving home more deeply the point that anyone perceptive enough to be a great artist will probably be a failure as an artist.
On the other hand, when I have substantive conversations with people about why they like or dislike particular books or movies, these conversations usually depress me by revealing the stupidity and banality of other peoples’ tastes, and driving home more deeply the point that anyone perceptive enough to be a great artist will probably be a failure as an artist.