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There's a light somewhere. It may not be much light but it beats the darkness.
Charles Bukowski
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Charles Bukowski
Age: 73 †
Born: 1920
Born: August 16
Died: 1994
Died: March 9
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If you're going to try, go all the way. Otherwise, don't even start.
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I could read the great books but the great books don't interest me.
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