Life, The Universe and Pune

Friday, May 07, 2004

Superman

Superman stands alone. Superman did not become Superman, Superman was born Superman. When Superman wakes up in the morning, he is Superman. His alter ego is Clark Kent. His outfit with the big red S is the blanket he was wrapped in as a baby when the Kents found him. Those are his clothes. What Kent wears, the glasses the business suit, that's the costume. That's the costume Superman wears to blend in with us. Clark Kent is how Superman views us. And what are the characteristics of Clark Kent? He's weak, unsure of himself... he's a coward. Clark Kent is Superman's critique on the whole human race, sort of like Beatrix Kiddo and Mrs. Tommy Plumpton.

Bill....in Kill Bill Vol. 2

Not very long ago...my nick on ICQ used to be superman....for the simple reason that I used to ride around on a 1983 Bajaj Super....which happened to be the love of my life then:)