Originally Posted by
Tooshabby 
Reading this thread prompted me to watch 'Born Into This' again. I remember watching it a long time ago and thinking what a complete a'hole....but seeing it again, I just felt really sorry for him.
That is a great doc film. And I think I shall watch it again. And you are quite right, it does make you feel sorry for him. Self-destructive genius.
As you know I collect quotes. Here is one of my fave from Bukowski:
" Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead."
If you are interested in documentaries you should track down 'Crumb'. Fascinating.