I walked around the block twice, passed 200 people and failed to see a human being.

If something burns your soul with purpose and desire, it’s your duty to be reduced to ashes by it. Any other form of existence will be yet another dull book in the library of life.

I've never been lonely. I like myself. I'm the best form of entertainment I have. Let's drink more wine!

I've never met another man I'd rather be.

I don't think I have written a poem when I was completely sober. But I have written a few good ones or a few bad ones under the hammer of a black hangover when I didn't know whether another drink or a blade would be the best thing.

I wasn't a misanthrope and I wasn't a misogynist but I liked being alone. It felt good to sit alone in a small space and smoke and drink. I had always been good company for myself.

there's no clarity. there was never meant to be clarity.