[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fZGPK8sA9nBhw1xp1htmQjdTtsRT2ma5qDHojHkcuy2o":3,"$fXsNlpcGmsppqJFzThN3rcuELzpn9iqHGvDIT-mPjKbE":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},1348,"Kathy Acker","K",155,null,"kathy-acker",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":79},[14,22,29,36,43,49,55,61,67,73],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3767814,"That's what the right-wing is good at: figuring out the left wing.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3767778,"I might be writing what people expect me to write, writing from that place where I might be ruled by economic considerations. To overcome that, I started working with my dreams, because I'm not so censored when I use dream material.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nKathy Acker, an American novelist and poet, wrote this quote during a period of significant creative and personal upheaval in the late 1970s. Acker was experimenting with unconventional narrative forms and exploring the intersection of literature and art, while also navigating the commercial pressures of the publishing industry. Her work during this time often reflected a sense of disconnection from mainstream expectations.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a nuanced understanding of the tension between creative autonomy and commercial viability. Acker suggests that her dreams serve as a source of uncensored material, allowing her to tap into a more authentic, unmediated expression. This implies that the constraints of economic considerations can stifle true creativity, and that seeking out unbridled sources of inspiration (such as dreams) can be a means of overcoming these limitations.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo overcome the stifling effects of commercial pressure, try incorporating unstructured, non-linear sources of inspiration into your creative process. This might involve keeping a dream journal, engaging in free-form writing or drawing exercises, or exploring unconventional sources of information and experience. By tapping into these unmediated sources, you can cultivate a more authentic, innovative voice that is less bound by external expectations.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":33,"source":34,"quote_tag":35,"commentary":9},3189910,"Dear David, Are you a Tibetan monk yet? I used to hate you because you didn’t love me so much you would give up your whole life for me. I expect this of every man. In retrospect, I realize that I was also selfish: I should have stopped making demands that you not be the closet female-hating sadist you are.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":37,"quote_text":38,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":39,"source":40,"quote_tag":41,"commentary":42},3189908,"The two main girlfriends he has had wanted him to support them in the manner to which they certainly weren’t accustomed even though he couldn’t put his flabby hands on a penny.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote appears to be from Kathy Acker's novel \"Blood and Gills\" (1989), a work that reflects her exploration of themes related to love, relationships, and the complexities of human connection. During this period in her life, Acker was known for her tumultuous relationships and her struggles with poverty, which often influenced her writing.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nOn the surface, this quote may seem like a criticism of the protagonist's lack of financial responsibility or his inability to support his partners. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a deeper insight into the tension between vulnerability and expectation in human relationships. Acker is pointing out that these women not only expected him to financially support them but also that they wanted him to do so in a manner that was unusual for him, highlighting the complex dynamics of power and dependence in intimate relationships.\n\n**How to Use This**\nIn applying this mindset today, consider the importance of setting clear boundaries around your own vulnerabilities and expectations in relationships. Rather than trying to meet others' unspoken or unrealistic demands, focus on cultivating open communication and mutual understanding with your partners, recognizing that true intimacy often requires a willingness to confront and navigate these complex dynamics together.",{"id":44,"quote_text":45,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":46,"source":47,"quote_tag":48,"commentary":9},3189906,"You know I’ve had work banned.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":50,"quote_text":51,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":52,"source":53,"quote_tag":54,"commentary":9},3189902,"Come alive, dead heart, and sing.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":56,"quote_text":57,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":58,"source":59,"quote_tag":60,"commentary":9},3189899,"I understand that when people read my books that there’s something there – but I don’t identify with it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":62,"quote_text":63,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":64,"source":65,"quote_tag":66,"commentary":9},3189894,"I’m what happens after death, which is writing.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":68,"quote_text":69,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":70,"source":71,"quote_tag":72,"commentary":9},3189891,"Those who are driven by poverty, those who’re free from material worries hunger exhausting labor a joyless existence ask the same question, the question of meaning.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":32,"has_image":18,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},3189882,"There’s a point at which when I start to know a man well – this isn’t true of women – I wonder whether there’s something in him that’s evil. Something that’s pure and can’t be touched. This quality of evil may be related to the quality of artistry, for an artist has the same characteristics.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":80,"totalPages":81,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":82},1,16,10]