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guy sounds like a first class self-obsessed jerk. World's full of 'em.

• SwellJoe 17y ago
  Yes, but a self-obsessed jerk who created truly great work. I will forgive nearly every personal flaw in the face of great work. Also, thanks for reminding me. I haven't been doing much truly great work lately...it's time to step it up a notch. I sure aint gonna be winning any politeness contests, so the body of work is what matters.
  • DannoHung 17y ago
    The artist is separate from the art.
  • chbarts 17y ago
    > Yes, but a self-obsessed jerk who created truly great work. That is certainly a popular notion. Funny how other good authors are also prolific authors.
• cynicalkane 17y ago
  Alternately, he was a recluse with a morbid aversion to publicity. Those who knew Salinger said (after his death) that he was a very likable person. Certainly they respected him enough to shield his personal life from Salinger-hunters.