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“That's what I like about [smoking] . . . taking a drag off of death, Mmm! Gives me a sense of controlling my own destiny. What power! What exhilaration! Want a drag?”

Quote by Beth Henley

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Beth Henley is an American playwright known for her unique humor and profound insights into human nature. Her works often explore family relationships and social issues, and her play 'The Miss Firecracker Contest' won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1998. more

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