Pensée magique

The stories range from hilarious to heartbreaking, and I'm curious about the process behind selecting these particular memories. Was there a unifying theme in mind when choosing them?

Burroughs manages to make mental health topics accessible and funny without diminishing their seriousness. How did this balance affect your reading experience?

The tone feels very authentic and raw at times, but also lighthearted. I wonder what motivated the author to blend these two elements so seamlessly.