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Naked Lunch The Restored Text

William S. Burroughs

Since its original publication in Paris in 1959, Naked Lunch has become one of the most important novels of the twentieth century. Exerting its influence on the relationship of art and obscenity, it is one of the books that redefined not just literature but American culture. For the Burroughs enthus...

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SmartLess

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SmartLess

Jeff Goldblum referenced the novel Naked Lunch while talking about his work with director David Cronenberg and later mentioned it in relation to Judy Davis.

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Naked Lunch which takes us to Judy Davis ...

— Episode: "Jeff Goldblum"

Episode: "Jeff Goldblum"

Jeff Goldblum referenced the novel Naked Lunch while talking about his work with director David Cronenberg and later mentioned it in relation to Judy Davis.

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Naked Lunch which takes us to Judy Davis ...

He also worked with David Cronenberg on Naked Lunch.

Pod Save America

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Pod Save America

It was described as a classic book about a heroin addict, and one of the hosts mentioned currently reading it.

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Speaking of addicts, I'm reading Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs.

— Episode: "New Phone, Coup Dis?" (with Stacey Abra...

Episode: "New Phone, Coup Dis?" (with Stacey Abrams!)

It was described as a classic book about a heroin addict, and one of the hosts mentioned currently reading it.

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Speaking of addicts, I'm reading Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs.

It's real about like a heroin addict running around like 10 years.

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

In two episodes, Jack Black discussed the book, saying it had haunted him because many people he respected hailed it as the best ever written. He highlighted its unconventional, non‑chronological structure as a key reason for its impact. His enthusiastic remarks conveyed a strong recommendation.

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Episode: Jack Black

They described it as a book that many people they respect cite as the best ever written, noting its unconventional reading style and the lasting impact it had on them.

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This is a book that had always haunted me because I'd heard people I respect always cite it as the best book ever written and they're just obsessed with this book and that the thing that's great about Naked Lunch is you don't read it chronologically.

Maybe you don't agree, Junkie. Oh that is the most for me approachable. It's a great book by Burroughs, maybe you don't agree, Junkie. Oh that is the most for me approachable. It's a great book by Burroughs.

Episode: Jack Black

Jack Black said the novel had always haunted him, describing it as a book many he respects consider the best ever written, and noting its unconventional, nonchronological reading style.

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Oh, it's because I was listening to Naked Lunch. This is a book that had always haunted me because I'd heard people I respect, always cited as the best book ever written and that they're just obsessed with this book and the thing that's great about Naked Lunch is you don't read it chronologically.

Fresh Air

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Fresh Air

Burroughs' novel was cited as an example of his boldly experimental works that contributed to his countercultural icon status.

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By that point, he had become a countercultural icon, known for his boldly experimental works like Naked Lunch, his struggles with addiction, and his many sexual relationships with men and women.

— Episode: Werner Herzog Isn't The 'Wild Guy' You T...

Episode: Werner Herzog Isn't The 'Wild Guy' You Think He Is

Burroughs' novel was cited as an example of his boldly experimental works that contributed to his countercultural icon status.

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By that point, he had become a countercultural icon, known for his boldly experimental works like Naked Lunch, his struggles with addiction, and his many sexual relationships with men and women.

Monday Morning Podcast

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Monday Morning Podcast

It was mentioned as a book written by William Burroughs, and it was referenced in the context of how Ministry sampled some of his spoken word for their album 'Psalm 69'.

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Yeah, he wrote Naked Lunch.

— Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-5-18

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-5-18

It was mentioned as a book written by William Burroughs, and it was referenced in the context of how Ministry sampled some of his spoken word for their album 'Psalm 69'.

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Yeah, he wrote Naked Lunch.

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-5-18

It was mentioned as one of the books written by William Burroughs, who was a guest's acquaintance. Burroughs's spoken word was sampled in a song, and the guest later met Timothy Leary through him.

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Yeah, he wrote Naked Lunch.

Yeah, the guy is a genius and we wound up working with him because basically, because we sampled some of his spoken word and Warner Brothers wouldn't release our record at the time was Psalm 69, I believe that was early 90s.

Episode: Monday Morning Podcast 3-5-18

It was mentioned as one of William S. Burroughs' books, which was sampled for the band Ministry's album 'Psalm 69'.

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Yeah, he wrote Naked Lunch.

How Did This Get Made?

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How Did This Get Made?

It was mentioned as a book whose author was one of the first to believe in the 23 enigma, a belief that eventually spread to other areas of culture.

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William S Burroughs was the first person to really believe in 23 as the enigma, you know, totally normal man.

— Episode: The Number 23

Episode: The Number 23

It was mentioned as a book whose author was one of the first to believe in the 23 enigma, a belief that eventually spread to other areas of culture.

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William S Burroughs was the first person to really believe in 23 as the enigma, you know, totally normal man.

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