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The graffiti scene is no different than a bargain beachfront resort.
A section of beach is reserved for the patrons of the resort. Some of
the beach goers decide to catch tans, while others, if there up to it the
take a dip in the water. In the water most are cautious to stay within
sight of the Life Guard, and within hearing of the guards whistle. This
is where most of you stay...
Some folks disregard the arbitrary area, and decide to head out further...
out of the sight and influence of the lifeguards at the resort. Those
who swim off like this get a chance to see new things and new areas.
Eventhough, those who take that risk of swimming out to far, can
grow tired, their arms may rubber up, and they drown.
I see Bates as the kinda writer that has really grown to love the
resort area.. His love for it is evident in his style, but what is also
evident is that side of him that likes to swim off out of sight.
Bates is a swimmer... a strong one at that... He is curious enough to
swim off but smart enough to return to shallow water before drowning.
So what am I saying with this fucked uo analogy? ... Some people
like to stay traditional, or within the trend, some like to disregard
traditions and trends and get lost stylistically and drown...
and others are dippers... they dip in and out in such a fashion
that the routine does not tire them out...
like a sewing needle and thread....But thats another story
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