Quote by Edward Albee
What I wanted to get at is the value difference between pornographic playing-cards when you're a kid, and pornographic playing-cards when you're older. It's that when you're a kid you use the cards as a substitute for a real experience, and when you're older you use real experience as a substitute for the fantasy.
Summary
This quote highlights the contrasting perspectives on pornography at different stages of life. As a child, pornographic playing cards serve as a substitute for a real experience, providing a glimpse into a world they are unfamiliar with. However, as adults, real experiences are seen as a substitute for the fantasy found in pornography. The quote illuminates the transformation in perception towards the significance of authenticity, implying how our desires and priorities evolve with age and experience.
Topics
Pornography
By Edward Albee