We are a society of notoriously unhappy people: lonely, anxious, depressed, destructive, dependent — people who are glad when we have killed the time we are trying so hard to save.The Joke Isn't Funny Anymore, Harper's, 2026
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Will Self is a British author, journalist, and political satirist born on September 26, 1961. He is known for his distinctive writing style and provocative themes, often exploring the complexities of modern life, urban culture, and the human psyche. Self has published numerous novels, essays, and short stories, and is a frequent commentator on social and political issues in the media.
b. 1961
We are a society of notoriously unhappy people: lonely, anxious, depressed, destructive, dependent — people who are glad when we have killed the time we are trying so hard to save.The Joke Isn't Funny Anymore, Harper's, 2026
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