Quote by James Ellroy

The 1950s to me is darkness, hidden history, perversion behind most doors waiting to creep out. The 1950s to most people is kitsch and Mickey Mouse watches and all this intolerable stuff...

The 1950s to me is darkness, hidden history, perversion behi

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their perception of the 1950s, expressing contrasting views between themselves and others. While the speaker sees the era as a time of darkness and concealed unpleasantness, most people perceive it as a period filled with kitsch and innocent imagery, like Mickey Mouse watches. The quote highlights the disparity in individual interpretations of history, emphasizing the hidden aspects of the past and the divergent perceptions held by different people.

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Twentieth Century

By James Ellroy

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