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“I begrudge God none of this. I do not curse him or bemoan my lot. And though my heart keeps beating only to keep breaking- I do not question why.”

Quote by Stephen Adly Guirgis

Book:The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

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The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

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Stephen Adly Guirgis

Stephen Adly Guirgis is an American playwright known for his works that focus on social and political themes and depict the lives of New York City's underclass. His plays often revolve around issues of immigration, religion, and race, and how these factors affect individuals and society. more

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