Zappa, Frank (April 1977), Zappa On Air, language: Jim Ladd, at: November 22, 2021
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Frank Zappa: I would say the illusion [of freedom] will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move all the tables and chairs out of the way, and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theatre.
— Frank Zappa
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Frank Zappa: I would say the illusion [of freedom] will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move all the tables and chairs out of the way, and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theatre." in the context of "Zappa, Frank (April 1977), Zappa On Air, language: Jim Ladd, at: November 22, 2021" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Frank Zappa" (Quotes, Interview with Jim Ladd (1977))
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About Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa (21 December 1940 – 4 December 1993) was an American musician, composer and satirist.
About Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa (21 December 1940 – 4 December 1993) was an American musician, composer and satirist.
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