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I think people tend to see the bigger point, which is maybe not fi

I think people tend to see the bigger point, which is maybe not fitting in and feeling like you didnt have the childhood that you expected you would have, or that you felt lonely or struggled with drugs and alcohol or just that you were able to achieve your dreams. – Augusten Burroughs

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The secret to being a writer is that you have to write. Its not enough to think about writing or to study literature or plan a future life as an author. You really have to lock yourself away, alone, and get to work. – Augusten Burroughs

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When people meet me, many times theyre very surprised because they expect someone who is kind of wacky with seven piercings and very hip and cool and New York City, and Im not. – Augusten Burroughs

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My parents had this relationship that was really terrifying. I mean, the level of hatred that they had, and the level of physical abuse – my mother would beat up my father, basically – and I think I was drawn to images on television that were bright and reflective. – Augusten Burroughs

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