Erica Jong
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There is nothing fiercer than a failed artist. The energy remains, but, having no outlet, it implodes in a great black fart of rage which smokes up all the inner windows of the soul. Horrible as successful artists often are, there is nothing crueler or more vain than a failed artist. ✨ Erica Jong (2013). Fear of Flying: 40th Anniversary Edition, p.210, Open Road Media

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