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William s burroughs dr benway operates
Dr. Benway is the name of a recurring character in many of William S. Burroughs' novels, including Naked Lunch and Nova Express. He is referred to only as "Dr. Benway" or "Doc Benway" (his first name is never revealed). He lacks a conscience and is more interested in his surgical performance than his patients' well-being.
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- William s burroughs dr benway operates
- William s burroughs 07 dr benway operates
- Internet persona
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William s burroughs 07 dr benway operates
Internet persona

The character and name was appropriated for what was perhaps the first online persona ever recognized. This virtual character posted on the Community Memory BBS, the first electronically accessible bulletin board system.


References
Dr. Benway Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA