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Burroughs at Thanksgiving

Every year we like to share this video of William S. Burroughs saying his Thanksgiving Prayer…

David S. Wills

David S. Wills is the founder and editor of Beatdom literary journal and the author of books about William S. Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and Hunter S. Thompson. His most recent book is a study of the 6 Gallery reading. He occasionally lectures and can most frequently be found writing on Substack.

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  • Thanks for young idealism as well as for old wisdom! I loved his voice and ironic message...
    Yet I can't help but feel that today he would be among those who Occupy Wall Street
    Because my definition of every cynic is: a disappointed idealist!

    Thanks for the new generation of young who are picking up the torch that we once held high!
    May God Bless America!

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