Kingsley Amis Quotes

Twentieth century music is like paedophilia. No matter how persuasively and persistently its champions urge their cause, it will never be accepted by the public at large, who will continue to regard it with incomprehension, outrage and repugnance.

Kingsley Amis

• Music
• Champions
• Paedophilia
• Repugnance

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  Kingsley Amis
  • Music
  • Champions
  • Paedophilia