Philip K. Dick:

Hemingway, Phil thinks, actually believed he took his rifle out for some other purpose than suicide and not until he actually shot himself was he aware that that was his intent. Not until he had actually lived out his life did he take it. He died, in effect, exactly as did Gertrude Stein.

— Philip K. Dick Modern

Science fiction, Do Androids Dream

Context

Interview with Nita J. Petrunio, discussing suicide and conscious intent.

Date / Period

approximate 1973-1974

Source

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Explanation

Found in 1 providers: gemini

Method

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