This [Thelonious Monk: The Life And Times Of An American Original] is another one of those books with the perfect blend of anecdote and analysis. The analysis is built into the anecdote. It has that right feel about it. It's not too scholarly, either.
Scott McClanahanEverybody is so goddamn sure of themselves, it just makes you realize this is the curse of the modern world.
Scott McClanahanEverybody is so sure about everything these days. Just look at your horrible Facebook feed on the most recent tragedy that people are commenting on.
Scott McClanahanI have no interest in being a trained ballerina. People should dance how they want to dance. I want to be the funky chicken.
Scott McClanahan