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“And if the problem [with contraception] is promiscuity, then why does the immense popularity of Viagra go unchecked? Doesn't it make more sense to leave the bullets out of the gun than to try to avoid being shot? Especially when the gun is an old musket, and you have to clean it out and tamp down gunpowder, melt down scraps of lead and pour it into a mold, wait for it to cool - only to have it take forever to finally go off?”

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Margaret Cho

Margaret Cho is an American comedian, singer, writer, and television producer. Known for her unique sense of humor and insightful commentary on social issues, she was born on December 5, 1968. Cho, of Korean-American descent, often addresses topics such as race, gender, and sexual orientation in her work. more

“No wonder all the great comedians had such destructive private lives. ... After you get the audience into that kind of frenzy, and you are being worshiped like the false idol you are, how do you leave the stage and transition back into real life? ... What is there left to do but set yourself on fire?”

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Book:I'm the One That I Want

Source: I'm the One That I Want

“Humanity is a natural foil for inhumanity, and humanity is what will ultimately keep us going when all else has failed.”

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Book:I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight

Source: I Have Chosen to Stay and Fight

“Pot is an insidious drug because it can steal your life away from you, without you even being aware of it. I had a love affair with pot for ten years. Pot was my most devoted partner.”

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Book:I'm the One That I Want

Source: I'm the One That I Want