burroughs' creepy butler/servant guy unnerves me. i'm sure he didn't help the relationship between father and son. especially when he wants laments about his desire to be 'the son' and essientially considered billy a 'rival',
totally agree with you. That guy seems horrible. That just goes to show how one can let strangers intrude in their families and important relationships and neglect the ones you really love.
@snoristerlison i had never read either of their work til i found a copy of speed in lawrence, kansas. that's where burroughs senior died i think. check ebay.
Anyways, did they ever find out what was wrong with Burroughs Jr? Liver cirrhosis usually takes decades to develop, Burroughs Jr. got it in five years. That's messed up. It didn't say in his bio, either (except that it was exacerbated by liquor), the only thing I can figure is that he got a liver disease from shooting up with dirty needles (Which he also references in the book, such as injecting morphine filled with week-old blood), or his immune system was compromised from meth use.
This is a wonderful video to watch for Burroughs enthusiasts. But I gotta say what a fuck face that James Grauerholz was to worm his way into publicity, and to downgrade the beautiful self-destructive remnants upon which mr Senior Burroughs life was based upon in the first place.
Really is some eunuch scholar trying to cash in upon what he can't experience himself. And I can't believe that snr. Burroughs put up with it, although maybe was old...
This is one of the most fascinating segments from the "Burroughs" documentary, and also one of the most difficult to watch. I have to say that while James Grauerholz doesn't particularly flatter himself in the film, I have a lot more respect for him after reading "Cursed from Birth". Ultimately, Grauerholz comes off quite a bit better than Burroughs Sr., who--while I admire his work enormously--always seemed to harbor a dull resentment for his son.
Billy was one of the first people to receive a liver transplant- the recovery was slow and painful and obviously the procedure had yet to be perfected. It was amazing how long he survived--his book "Kentucky Ham" helped me deal with a severe health breakdown of my own. This footage shows him to be a decent man and a good son to William.
Emulating your father is the worst decision. Although your connected by blood....your both individuals with your own goals, ambitions and ideas.
goodvibesallround 2 weeks ago
burroughs' creepy butler/servant guy unnerves me. i'm sure he didn't help the relationship between father and son. especially when he wants laments about his desire to be 'the son' and essientially considered billy a 'rival',
Frenchkissist 5 months ago
@Frenchkissist
totally agree with you. That guy seems horrible. That just goes to show how one can let strangers intrude in their families and important relationships and neglect the ones you really love.
brlum 2 months ago
I can't find a copy of speed or gis book he never finished i guess they are out of print
snoristerlison 6 months ago
@snoristerlison i had never read either of their work til i found a copy of speed in lawrence, kansas. that's where burroughs senior died i think. check ebay.
michaelmikelmicc 3 months ago
What is this documentary called?
goodvibesallround 6 months ago
My greatest fear as a child was thinking that my father could love another child more than me...
goodvibesallround 6 months ago
everyone should read billys books. his father better have been proud of his writing lol
tracksuitjim 8 months ago
Anyways, did they ever find out what was wrong with Burroughs Jr? Liver cirrhosis usually takes decades to develop, Burroughs Jr. got it in five years. That's messed up. It didn't say in his bio, either (except that it was exacerbated by liquor), the only thing I can figure is that he got a liver disease from shooting up with dirty needles (Which he also references in the book, such as injecting morphine filled with week-old blood), or his immune system was compromised from meth use.
SatanicFilmHouse 9 months ago
@SatanicFilmHouse Well, Ginsberg also mentions that Joan was taking a lot of Amphetamine while she was pregnant with him.
mahound9 5 months ago
This is a wonderful video to watch for Burroughs enthusiasts. But I gotta say what a fuck face that James Grauerholz was to worm his way into publicity, and to downgrade the beautiful self-destructive remnants upon which mr Senior Burroughs life was based upon in the first place.
Really is some eunuch scholar trying to cash in upon what he can't experience himself. And I can't believe that snr. Burroughs put up with it, although maybe was old...
thatcatdontquit 1 year ago
@thatcatdontquit James Grauerholtz was clearly the inspiration for Waylon Smithers.
SatanicFilmHouse 9 months ago
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tracksuitjim 1 year ago
James Grauerholz what a nasty ponce.
zerolubin 1 year ago
"now that he's gone...I feel like a son to William"
...strange comment, does anyone know who that guy is, maybe Burroughs' secretary or something.
thatcatdontquit 2 years ago
he is James Grauerholz. Yeah i thought it was a strange comment too
nevksyprospekt 2 years ago
Whoever he is, he sounds like something of an asshole.
MarxBakuninMe 2 years ago 2
yes, he was bill's secretary
eric54341 2 years ago
This is one of the most fascinating segments from the "Burroughs" documentary, and also one of the most difficult to watch. I have to say that while James Grauerholz doesn't particularly flatter himself in the film, I have a lot more respect for him after reading "Cursed from Birth". Ultimately, Grauerholz comes off quite a bit better than Burroughs Sr., who--while I admire his work enormously--always seemed to harbor a dull resentment for his son.
Pin33 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this clip! I have read Cursed from birth and Billy's books Kentucky Ham and Speed, i have always been fascinated by him.
Bridgejones08 3 years ago 6
Billy was one of the first people to receive a liver transplant- the recovery was slow and painful and obviously the procedure had yet to be perfected. It was amazing how long he survived--his book "Kentucky Ham" helped me deal with a severe health breakdown of my own. This footage shows him to be a decent man and a good son to William.
juliano66 3 years ago 5