Ken Dornstein quotes
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“At the end of each therapy session, I waited for an evaluation, a clinical judgment, some kind of pronouncement on "my condition." I hoped I suffered from something serious, a clear syndrome, maybe requiring heavy medication and hospitalization. I pictured myself wearing a robe and paper slippers and looking out of a window with bars on it. I wanted to be relieved of the responsibility of taking any action to help myself.”
-- Ken DornsteinSource : Ken Dornstein (2007). “The Boy Who Fell Out of the Sky”, p.134, Vintage
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“A tremendous social responsibility comes with being a successful public performer.”
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“People only get really interesting when they start to rattle the bars of their cages.”
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Source : "Dialogue with Archie Shepp". Interview with Scott Cashman, www.detroitartistsworkshop.com.
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