Brendan Gill quotes

Not a shred of evidence exists in favor of the idea that life is serious. (Brendan Gill)
Parody is homage gone sour. View quote
Brendan Gill
I will try to cram these paragraphs full of facts and give them a weight and shape no greater than that of a cloud of blue butterflies. View quote
Brendan Gill
It is in the nature of the New Yorker to be as topical as possible, on a level that is often small in scale and playful in intention. View quote
Brendan Gill
If it were better, it wouldn't be as good. View quote
Brendan Gill

Brendan Gill

Occupation: American Critic
Born: October 4, 1914
Died: December 27, 1997
Quotes count: 5

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