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“And possibility was my fuel. It was the One Thing that prevented me from slitting my wrists on any given horrid day. The fact that at any moment, everything could change.”

Quote by Augusten Burroughs

Book:Toil & Trouble
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Toil & Trouble

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Augusten Burroughs
Augusten Burroughs

Augusten Burroughs is an American writer born on October 23, 1965. Known for his memoirs, his works, such as 'Dry' and 'Running with Scissors,' have gained widespread popularity and critical acclaim. more

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