I used to think a line in Simon & Garfunkel’s “I Am A Rock” was “I have my looks and my poetry to protect me” [from human interaction]. I thought this was a deep and wise insight; being ugly could be a great way to shield oneself from the world.
I was disappointed to learn it’s actually “books”.
I used to think a line in Simon & Garfunkel’s “I Am A Rock” was “I have my looks and my poetry to protect me” [from human interaction]. I thought this was a deep and wise insight; being ugly could be a great way to shield oneself from the world.
I was disappointed to learn it’s actually “books”.