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" Perversity, sadism, sexual aberration, etc., are parts of the nomenclature of the human spirit—just like altruism, fellowship, love, and all that. No, I’m not saying it’s cool to be perverse, sadistic, and sexually aberrant, but I think it’s honest to be curious about the very worst that humanity has to offer, and the very worst manner in which mankind has presented itself. Not only is it honest, I dare say it’s healthy, "
― Edward Lee , The Ushers