9. Charles Bernstein, "Sign Under Test"

More aphorisms. As with Ashbery, the problem of responding to this particular text or to the author's entire work, of which this selection is highly representative. It contains the usual mix of Wittgenstein and Henny Youngman. Some of the aphorisms are striking and memorable, others jokey and facile. The overall effect is of following a fertile mind at work through different moods. 8.5.

I've met Charles B. but can't say I've ever had a conversation with him.