Quote by Derek Jarman

I wouldn't wish the eighties on anyone, it was the time when all that was rotten bubbled to the surface. If you were not at the receiving end of this mayhem you could be unaware of it. It was possible to live through the decade preoccupied by the mortgage and the pence you saved on your income tax. It was also possible for those of us who saw what was happening to turn our eyes in a different direction; but what, in another decade, had been a trip to the clap clinic was now a trip to the mortuary.

I wouldn't wish the eighties on anyone, it was the time when

Summary

This quote reflects a negative perspective on the 1980s, stating that it was a time when societal problems and corruption became prominently visible. It suggests that if one was not directly affected by the chaos of that era, they might have been oblivious to it. The quote touches on the possibility of individuals being focused on their personal financial matters, effectively ignoring the larger issues at hand. Additionally, it points out that what might have been considered less severe actions in the past, such as seeking medical treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, now had far graver consequences, potentially leading to death.

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Twentieth Century

By Derek Jarman

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