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Adam Thirlwell
Born
in London, The United Kingdom
May 02, 1978
Genre
Influences
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Politics
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2003
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The Future Future
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Lurid & Cute
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published
2015
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22 editions
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The Delighted States
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2007
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19 editions
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Kapow!
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published
2012
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The Escape
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published
1932
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24 editions
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McSweeney's Issue 42: Multiples (McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern, #42)
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2012
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2 editions
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Multiples: 12 Stories in 18 Languages by 61 Authors
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2012
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15 editions
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Conversation: A Script with Philippe Parreno by Adam Thirlwell
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Remix 3
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2005
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“The problem with breaking up with someone, if you are a little unsure — and so often, people are unsure — is that breaking up involves persuasion. You have to persuade your ex that it is better this way for everyone. And this is difficult if you have not entirely persuaded yourself. It is especially tricky to do this if you are also naked, and making two cups of coffee.”
― Politics
― Politics
“When a clandestine couple kisses, it is much more likely that sex will immediately follow. This is because there is much more risk. Once you have kissed secretly, it is very difficult not to have sex. It would be impolite not to have sex. You have to show that you are serious about each other.”
― Politics
― Politics
“I don't think I could ever live with either a man or a woman for a long time. Male and female are attractive to my mind, but when it comes to the sexual act I am afraid. In every situation I need a lot of stimulation before I am conquered by the forces of passion and lust. But confusion, before and after, is the dominant factor.
I dreamed many times about a mature man with experience who would have the vigour of a boy but an adult's polished methods. Strangely enough, I also dreamed about women of my mother's age who were ideal lovers. These dreams came superimposed on one another. Sometimes the masculine element was dominant, sometimes the feminine one. At other times I wasn't sure. I saw a female body with male organs or a male body with female ones. These pictures, blended together in my mind, occasionally brought pleasure but more often pain.”
― Politics
I dreamed many times about a mature man with experience who would have the vigour of a boy but an adult's polished methods. Strangely enough, I also dreamed about women of my mother's age who were ideal lovers. These dreams came superimposed on one another. Sometimes the masculine element was dominant, sometimes the feminine one. At other times I wasn't sure. I saw a female body with male organs or a male body with female ones. These pictures, blended together in my mind, occasionally brought pleasure but more often pain.”
― Politics
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