The text originates from a commencement speech given by David Foster Wallace at Kenyon College on May 21, 2005.
He is considered to be one of the top writers of the late 20th century. I'm starting his book Infinite Jest as soon as I can find the time.
If you're starting to dig David Foster Wallace like I am, check out this short interview from the PBS show Blank on Blank: http://youtu.be/v4Fm8fhoXx4
I'll keep finding more interesting things and posting them on here. |