Originality is going back to the place where you were what you were-and finding an empty chair. Would you gladly sit on it? No, thank you. It is empty for a reason. That's where my ass was. Not where my head is now. (Giannina Braschi)

Originality is going back to the place where you were what you were-and finding an empty chair. Would you gladly sit on it? No, thank you. It is empty for a reason. That's where my ass was. Not where my head is now.

Giannina Braschi

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