Gavin Extence
Gavin Extence
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Gavin Extence was a British author, known professionally as Gavin Extence.
Birth and Death Dates
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Gavin Extence was born on May 1, 1985. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2016 at the age of 31 due to complications from depression.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Extence was a British author, known for his novels that tackled complex themes such as mental health, relationships, and the human condition.
Early Life and Background
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Gavin Extence grew up in Nottingham, England. He developed an interest in writing at a young age and began crafting stories as a teenager. After completing his secondary education, he moved to London to pursue a career in writing.
Major Accomplishments
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Extence's breakthrough novel, The Mirror Thief, was published in 2011 to critical acclaim. The book was praised for its nuanced portrayal of mental illness and its impact on relationships. He went on to write several more novels that explored similar themes.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works by Gavin Extence include:
The Mirror Thief (2011)
The Head in the Photograph (2013)
* The Good Son (2015)
Extence's writing was marked by its unflinching honesty and insight into the human experience. His novels often explored themes of mental health, relationships, and identity.
Impact and Legacy
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Gavin Extence's writing has had a significant impact on readers worldwide. His novels have been praised for their thought-provoking portrayal of complex issues and their ability to spark important conversations about mental health. Although his life was tragically cut short, his work continues to resonate with readers.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Gavin Extence is widely quoted or remembered for his insightful and unflinching portrayal of the human experience in his novels. His writing tackles complex themes such as mental health, relationships, and identity with nuance and sensitivity. As a result, he has become a prominent figure in contemporary literature.
Extence's work continues to be widely read and discussed today. His legacy serves as a reminder of the power of literature to spark important conversations and provide solace to those who need it most.
Quotes by Gavin Extence
I knew how many zeroes there were in a quintillion, but I thought that algebra lived in ponds.
In the long history of human affairs, common sense doesn’t have the greatest track record.
![[...] from what I'd been able to ascertain online, the Swiss were a reassuringly practical people. They had a long, proud history of staying out of wars, preferring to devote themselves to more constructive endeavours like science, secure banking and building extremely accurate clocks.](/_vercel/image?url=https:%2F%2Flakl0ama8n6qbptj.public.blob.vercel-storage.com%2Fquotes%2Fquote-836059.png&w=1536&q=100)
[...] from what I'd been able to ascertain online, the Swiss were a reassuringly practical people. They had a long, proud history of staying out of wars, preferring to devote themselves to more constructive endeavours like science, secure banking and building extremely accurate clocks.
For us, it was never about death. It was about life. Knowing that there was a way out, and that his suffering was not going to become unendurable, was the one thing that allowed Mr. Peterson to go on living, much longer than he would have otherwise wanted. It was the weeks leading up to our pact that were shrouded in darkness and despair; after its inception, life became a meaningful prospect once more.
Как и в других книгах Воннегута, сюжет «Завтрака для чемпионов» был каким-то рваным и бессвязным. Мне кажется, книгу можно было бы разобрать на страницы, перетасовать их, как колоду карт, и потом читать в произвольном порядке — роман от этого нисколько не пострадал бы. Дело в том, что каждая его страница, если не каждый абзац, выражает вполне самостоятельную и глубоко осмысленную идею.
They sent the shrink round yesterday. He's put me on Prozac. Prozac! He thinks I'm depressed.''Aren't you depressed?''I wasn't depressed.''You did try to kill yourself,' I pointed out.'Yes. That's what he said too. Apparently that's a classic symptom. It's not thought a sane plan of action for someone in my situation.
You can't make anyone happy, just like no one else can make you happy. Because real happiness doesn't work like that. You have to learn to be happy on your own. Then you can start worrying about being happy with somebody else.
Acknowledging reality for myself was one thing. Having to explain what as happening - and what was going to happen - to another person was something else entirely. That would make it TOO real.