Samuel Clemens isn't Mark Twain. Mark Twain is Mark Twain. He doesn't become the thing until he creates himself.
Scott McClanahanThe whole exploitation thing is funny, too. Exploitation is the nature of the world, isn't it?
Scott McClanahanSo much of our culture is bought and manufactured - not to say great art can't come out of that. Some art is really amazing that is manufactured and sold, like action movies and stuff.
Scott McClanahan