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Famous Augusten Burroughs Quotes
“In some ways, blogging is like drinking - it gives a person permission to be a total asshole.”
“I wouldn't want to waste any of my brain cells on forgiving if it's holding me back.”
“I always tried to learn Greek, but all I got out of it was, "poulaki mou." ["My little chicken."]”
“My subconscious does the writing; I don't have control over that.”
“This is what happens when you go against the grain of truth. You get splinters later on.”
“I know exactly how that is. To love somebody who doesn't deserve it.”
“After was better. Before was only there so After could happen.”
“My brother was born without taste or the desire to be professionally lit.”
“I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.”
“He's a really nice guy, if only I weren't me.”
“Like cubic zirconia, I only look real. I'm an imposter. The fact is, I am not like other people.”