The Literary Figures With the Weirdest Obsessions [courtesy Flavorwire]
Who do you think takes the prize for weirdness?
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The Literary Figures With the Weirdest Obsessions [courtesy Flavorwire]
Who do you think takes the prize for weirdness?
A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea. 
Lawrence was interesting. Katherine Anne Porter caused me to chuckle.
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It is kind of fun to think of Lawrence shimmying up those Mulberry trees…As for Porter, well, methinks the old lady found shocking her guests quite amusing.
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They all seem pretty normal to me.
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I think Lawrence’s nude tree-climbing habit was a bit unusual (and would certainly be considered so today). As for everyone else, I will just call them mildly eccentric.
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I can’t decide who are more quirky, writers or musicians!
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Or artists, don’t forget the artists!
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Katherine Anne Porter’s coffin made me uncomfortable, but it does have bright, cheery flowers.
Loved the editor’s comment about Dickens resembling a Newfoundland dog.
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I think she probably got a kick out of making her guests feel a tad uncomfortable…
The editor’s note cracked me up. I think there is a spot of truth to it, too.
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Kant’s is definitely the cutest one…
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My husband likes to be wrapped in blankets and covered with couch cushions when he is sick, so I believe the Kant obsession!
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Oh it’s definitely believable!
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Indeed!
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