Tom Robbins is one of the great novelists of our generation. One of my favorite Tom Robbins quotes (from Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates) explains why. "Everything in the universe is connected, of course. It's a matter of using imagination to discover the links, and language to expand and enliven them."
Whenever people gave me shit about smoking, I used to quote Tom Robbins: “Three of the four elements are shared by all creatures, but fire was a gift to humans alone. Smoking cigarettes is as intimate as we can become with fire without immediate excruciation. Every smoker is an embodiment of Prometheus, stealing fire from the gods and bringing it on back home..”....Man, I was a cringey kid, lol.
@@stephenpayne9120 Many of the greatest philosophers, thinkers, mystics, religions, belief systems, scientists have argued along these lines for a very long time. ― Alfred North Whitehead 15 February 1861 - 30 December 1947) English mathematician and philosopher. “The misconception which has haunted philosophic literature throughout the centuries is the notion of 'independent existence.' There is no such mode of existence; every entity is to be understood in terms of the way it is interwoven with the rest of the universe.”
I love Tom Robbins and have followed him my whole life. His writings have defined my life.
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I was at that Doors concert in July 1967 at Eagles Auditorium. I love this video and its true that we were totally unprepared. It was one of the most amazing concerts I've ever attended (right up there with Hendrix and the Cream). I was 17 and of course, wanted to turn the world on its edge, embracing the counter cultural. Later I became a fan of Tom's novels and have remained one since. I was fortunate to meet him a few times at various Seattle art events during the 1980s via my participation at And/Or Arts, Seattle. Thank you, Tom!
Love Tom Robbins writing, Love Jim Morrisons Writing,stir in Robbie, John and Ray-And right before your eyes the soul of America goes up on trial...Pure Art,doing what art is meant to do,touch us,feed us,scare us,warn us,wake us...I fear in these overly controlled times Artists of this integrity will never be allowed a voice,which is a sad indictment of our so called democracies ..."Out here on the periphery-There are no Stars"
I was listening with the phone to my ear as to not bother others....about blew my ear out at the end😳...lol....I think Jim would of been amused..in a good way with his review...
I can only hope that, upon learning of my imminent execution, Good Samaritans in Colorado will be moved to ship me a plump love apple from their backyard patch - and should they happen to be friendly with Hunter S. Thompson, perhaps persuade him to inject it with a little something beforehand. Hunter will know just what I mean, and trust me, it won't affect the taste of the tomato.* *When I wrote those lines, Thompson was alive and blooming. Now, with his sad demise, still more color has faded out of the American scene. Where are the men today whose lives are not beige; where are the writers whose style is not gray? Tom Robbins, Wild Ducks Flying Backward
I don't think I've ever read something so wanky and so wrong as this comment. Tom's writings are pure magic; his ability to so freely use words as to open one's mind to all the smells, sounds, sensations, emotions and vibes etc. of the universe from the paper of his pages, and to do so so damn entertainingly, educationally and inspiringly is better than anyone else I've read. Maybe read some of his work before you spew into the world any more self-righteous, poisonous bile from your face-anus.
Tom Robbins' writing just goes right over your head, Stephen. You are unable to grasp the humor and spirituality of it. Probably not the only bus you've missed.
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Tom Robbins is one of the great novelists of our generation. One of my favorite Tom Robbins quotes (from Fierce Invalids Home from Hot Climates) explains why. "Everything in the universe is connected, of course. It's a matter of using imagination to discover the links, and language to expand and enliven them."
“Yeah, yeah, right, and Pinocchio’s semen is the source of the best Italian furniture.” - Villa Incognito 2003
@@harrisonhoudesheldt5212 Well said Swedgelord. At least someone has some critical faculties in full working order.
Whenever people gave me shit about smoking, I used to quote Tom Robbins: “Three of the four elements are shared by all creatures, but fire was a gift to humans alone. Smoking cigarettes is as intimate as we can become with fire without immediate excruciation. Every smoker is an embodiment of Prometheus, stealing fire from the gods and bringing it on back home..”....Man, I was a cringey kid, lol.
i LOVE Robbins. it makes me happy that he is a PNW native like me! i may have to re-read his books as it seems i have read them all!
@@stephenpayne9120 Many of the greatest philosophers, thinkers, mystics, religions, belief systems, scientists have argued along these lines for a very long time.
― Alfred North Whitehead 15 February 1861 - 30 December 1947) English mathematician and philosopher.
“The misconception which has haunted philosophic literature throughout the centuries is the notion of 'independent existence.' There is no such mode of existence; every entity is to be understood in terms of the way it is interwoven with the rest of the universe.”
I love Tom Robbins and have followed him my whole life. His writings have defined my life.
I was at that Doors concert in July 1967 at Eagles Auditorium. I love this video and its true that we were totally unprepared. It was one of the most amazing concerts I've ever attended (right up there with Hendrix and the Cream). I was 17 and of course, wanted to turn the world on its edge, embracing the counter cultural. Later I became a fan of Tom's novels and have remained one since. I was fortunate to meet him a few times at various Seattle art events during the 1980s via my participation at And/Or Arts, Seattle. Thank you, Tom!
Love Tom Robbins writing, Love Jim Morrisons Writing,stir in Robbie, John and Ray-And right before your eyes the soul of America goes up on trial...Pure Art,doing what art is meant to do,touch us,feed us,scare us,warn us,wake us...I fear in these overly controlled times Artists of this integrity will never be allowed a voice,which is a sad indictment of our so called democracies ..."Out here on the periphery-There are no Stars"
Tom Robbins and Jim Morrison, both paying the bills by serving up adolescent ejaculations into the throats of adolescent losers.
Happy Birthday 7/22/2018
I was listening with the phone to my ear as to not bother others....about blew my ear out at the end😳...lol....I think Jim would of been amused..in a good way with his review...
Tom Robbins Aloha to you from Her Majesty the Queen of Spain
FUCK YEAAAAAAAAH VIVA LA DOORS
🐝
I can only hope that, upon learning of my imminent execution, Good Samaritans in Colorado will be moved to ship me a plump love apple from their backyard patch - and should they happen to be friendly with Hunter S. Thompson, perhaps persuade him to inject it with a little something beforehand. Hunter will know just what I mean, and trust me, it won't affect the taste of the tomato.*
*When I wrote those lines, Thompson was alive and blooming. Now, with his sad demise, still more color has faded out of the American scene. Where are the men today whose lives are not beige; where are the writers whose style is not gray?
Tom Robbins, Wild Ducks Flying Backward
The definition of a hack. A horrible piece of writing, this - curated with great care from his vast oeuvre of unrelenting juvenile nonsense.
Stephen Payne you’re a fucking moron.
I don't think I've ever read something so wanky and so wrong as this comment. Tom's writings are pure magic; his ability to so freely use words as to open one's mind to all the smells, sounds, sensations, emotions and vibes etc. of the universe from the paper of his pages, and to do so so damn entertainingly, educationally and inspiringly is better than anyone else I've read. Maybe read some of his work before you spew into the world any more self-righteous, poisonous bile from your face-anus.
Shame on you Stephen Payne for such ignorance
Tom Robbins' writing just goes right over your head, Stephen. You are unable to grasp the humor and spirituality of it. Probably not the only bus you've missed.
@@ovidorion437 i think you are correct! tom is a master of words and can evoke the best imagery !