Can you catch the nod to Bukowski in this video?

[Erik]

 

[Purple Stickpin]

4:24-4:25.

 

[roni]

that video was a beautiful plea for literature. thanks, Erik.

 

[David]

I recognized that voice..yes...it is Alain de Botton! Well, did not think Mr. De Botton was a Bukowski fan but a quick Google search turned up this copyright page from his book so looks like his interest is at least ten years old...

 

[the only good poet]

Literature deserves its prestige for one reason above all others: because it's a tool to help us live and die with a little bit more wisdom, goodness and sanity. That could be said of this place. Almost.

 

[roni]

Cool find David!
Never heard of this guy before.

That could be said of this place. Almost.

yeah, minus the "sanity".