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“I was fortunate to get a lot of mileage out of my vices . . . The point is not to be debilitated by your pleasures. Maybe I have lucky genes or something but I've never been truly addicted to anything, except pleasure in general.”

Quote by Jay McInerney

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Jay McInerney is a renowned American author, born on January 13, 1955. His works are known for their sharp observations and profound emotional descriptions, with notable titles including 'Rabbit, Run' and 'Bright Lights, Big City'. more

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