What might be most surprising to his fans is that “White” at times comes across as an earnest plea for a recognition of human messiness (“What gets erased are the contradictions inherent in all of us”), a reconciliation with those who hold different beliefs (“But if you look at everything only through the lens of your party or affiliation...doesn't that make you somewhat uncurious and oversimplifying?”), a repudiation of our corporate overlords (“With fewer and fewer corporations now running the show...fellow comrades might need to adhere to their new rulebook”), and a renaissance of artistic idiosyncrasy (“Weren't artists supposed to reside anywhere except in risk-allergic safe-houses?”). I confess to him: “It’s weird to hear an earnest plea from you.” “It is,” he purrs. “It is....But, look, it’s not going to work.” He doesn’t even need to give a reason why.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 05, 2019 18:44 UTC