impotent i don't think i would disagree with, at least in the world as it stands..
masturbatory intellectual probably has a basis in a true reflection of your impression of what he chooses to talk about. he repeats what he has said before a LOT.
approaching senility is without a doubt, the man is ancient. but I saw him speak live at the paramount in oakland a couple weeks ago and the man appeared to me (somewhat trained in spotting demetia, alzheimers, etc.) to be sharp as a fucking tack. he worked the room like a true professional, didn't miss a beat, got rid of the people telling him he was over time with an equal measure of contempt and grace, and kept an entire auditorium rapt for 2 hours.
none of what you say in your passive aggressive quote of me in any way speaks to any real critique of the work the man has done, nor even a basic understanding of it.
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