“Drugs are a bad habit, so why do it? Because, said Dimple, it isn't the heroin that we're addicted to, it's the drama of the life, the chaos of it, that's the real addiction and we never get over it; and because when you come down to it, the high life, that is, the intoxicated life, is the best of the limited options offered.”
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Jeet Thayil
Jeet Thayil is an Indian poet known for his distinctive poetic style and profound depiction of Mumbai's urban culture. His works often explore the lives of marginalized individuals and the complexities and contradictions of urban life. more
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