Alec Nevala-Lee
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- .@PrintersRowFest just released its event schedule—I'll be on the panel "The Lure of Noir" on Saturday June 8 at 4pm. graphics.chicagotribune.com/litfest/ 1 week ago
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That one’s a classic, but I’ve never been sure who said it first. T.S. Eliot crops up a lot. This is the first time I’ve seen Trilling. Could well be. However, the best thing is, my confusion over who said it fits perfectly with what it says.
Peter Galen Massey
September 6, 2012 at 5:43 pm
Yes, I’ve seen it attributed to Eliot, too—but I’ve already quoted him enough!
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nevalalee
September 6, 2012 at 10:15 pm