The fact that Pollock uttered statements like "I am nature" bolstered this sense of the artist as a mythic, uncultivated force.
At times, despite her nod to Frankfurt, Penny appears to equate bullshit with deliberate deceit: "Never in the history of mankind have so many people uttered statements they know to be untrue".
When Hannie comes to her for advice, she finds Beth doing needlepoint, and in the space of two pages this mousy woman shudders, blushes and utters statements "weakly," "hopelessly" and "vaguely".
Statements made in good faith may later turn out to be false and all those who utter the statements run the risk that they may not be able to convince others of their sincerity.
Specifically, the question how one can utter true statements, in terms of design representations, about artifacts when these artifacts are, in the design phase, still non-existent.
He does not utter sweeping statements about the disconnect of modern society and the salvation that the Internet offers.
No wonder President Obama and Mayor Bill DeBlasio wring their hands, utter somber statements about bridging the gap between police and community, and suggest more training.
The chief executive's tendency to utter provocative statements has prompted a surge of criticism from politicians, bloggers and television pundits, who took particular offense at the "I'd like my life back" comment.
"He has embarrassed the nation with his words, with his utter, indefensible statements," he said.
