Pere Ubu: The Art of Walking
Robot A. Hull, Creem, March 1981
THERE'S NO DENYING that it's becoming increasingly difficult to move: the simple act of Putting one foot in front of the other is now a major undertaking. Toddlers know more than the average schmoe, while joggers trample those foolish enough to tackle the leisurely stroll. Perhaps we are destined to remain immobile...but there is still a glimmer of hope.
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