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Quote by Jim Carroll

“I'll Die For Your Sins If You Live For mine.”

Quote by Jim Carroll

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Jim Carroll, an American author, poet, and actor, was born on August 1, 1949, and passed away on September 11, 2009. He is best known for his autobiographical novel 'The Basketball Diaries,' which chronicles his transformation from a street kid to a poet. more

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