Said Kurt Vonnegut in the Paris Review interview. He was talking about literature being written by people other than English majors, like himself, a chemistry then anthropology major. It's a great interview, and recommended reading as part of the continuing Vonnegut tribute.
He also said, "...we lack...a dependable mass of readers.
I propose that every person out of work be required to submit a book report before he or she gets his or her welfare check."
That works for me. I'd add that every working person be required to submit a book report bi-monthly or have their taxes doubled. Unless they have a note from their kid, saying, "My mom/dad was watching my baseball/soccer/football game/school play/music lessons/etc., and could not finish this book."
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