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“I live for coincidences. They briefly give to me the illusion or the hope that there's a pattern to my life, and if there's a pattern, then maybe I'm moving toward some kind of destiny where it's all explained.”

Quote by Jonathan Ames

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Jonathan Ames is an American author born on March 23, 1964. Known for his humor and satire, he is the author of works such as 'Married: A Fictional Autobiography' and 'The Alcoholic: A Memoir'. Ames' writing is characterized by its autobiographical nature and deep exploration of personal experiences and inner worlds. more

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