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“The courage it took to get out of bed each morning to face the same things over and over was enormous.”

Quote by Charles Bukowski

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Charles Bukowski
Charles Bukowski

Charles Bukowski, born on August 16, 1920, was an influential American poet. Known for his unique style and profound depiction of the lives of the underclass in America, he is considered one of the representatives of the Beat Generation. more

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