Quote by Gus Van Sant

My art teacher in junior high was a very out gay man and a mentor to me. He would tell us about Greenwich Village and show us the 'Village Voice' and describe his life, but it was all sort of subversive and below the radar.

My art teacher in junior high was a very out gay man and a m

Summary

This quote highlights the impact of an art teacher in junior high school who served as a mentor to the speaker. The teacher, an openly gay man, would share stories about Greenwich Village and introduce the students to the counterculture through resources like the 'Village Voice.' However, these discussions were carried out with an air of secrecy and underground nature, suggesting that the teacher's lifestyle and teachings were not openly accepted by society at the time. This quote emphasizes the teacher's ability to subtly expose students to different perspectives and experiences outside the mainstream.

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By Gus Van Sant

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