The resistance and the degree of the resistance to the natural phenomenon of life causes tremendous suffering.
Hubert Selby Jr. Quotes
But to believe that getting stuff is the purpose and aim of life is madness.
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Birth: | 23rd July, 1928 |
Death: | 26th April, 2004 |
Nationality: | American |
Profession: | Novelist, Screenwriter |
Hubert "Cubby" Selby Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He was an American novelist and screenwriter. He wrote several novels include: Last Exit to Brooklyn, The Room, The Demon, Requiem for a Dream(with Richard Price), and The Willow Tree. He wrote several films include: Requiem for a Dream and Fear X.
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