Everyone says Oscar Wilde was a dandy, but he wasn't - he was an aesthete. He took pleasure in food and stuff like that. Dandyism is much more austere - much more Calvinistic, more neurotic - it oscillates between narcissism and neurosis. Sebastian Horsley aestheteausterecalvinistic share on social
I do a lot of things for effect, which is not to say I am superficial, but that I know how to put ideas across. Sebastian Horsley effectidealot Change image and share on social
I live my life like an open book, even though it's open on the wrong page. Sebastian Horsley booklifelive Change image and share on social
I consider myself to be very correct and proper: an upright citizen. Sebastian Horsley citizencorrectproper Change image and share on social
Why shouldn't I be allowed to say stupid, outrageous things? Sebastian Horsley allowoutrageousstupid Change image and share on social
The problem with compassion is that it is not photogenic. Sebastian Horsley compassionphotogenicproblem Change image and share on social
If someone thinks I'm posh, it just shows how lowly they are. Some people think I went to Eton. I'm far too stupid to get into Eton. Sebastian Horsley etonlowlypeople Change image and share on social
I used to have about a hundred suits in my late twenties and early thirties when my stock was riding high and I was rich. Sebastian Horsley earlyhighhundred Change image and share on social
I don't talk, I quote. I can't help it. It's better to be quotable than honest. Sebastian Horsley honestquotablequote Change image and share on social
Being a dandy is a condition rather than a profession. It is a defense against suffering and a celebration of life. Sebastian Horsley celebrationconditiondandy Change image and share on social
