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When she needed help most, she was abandoned.
Matthew Quick
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Matthew Quick
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: October 23
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When she needed help most, she was abandoned--and only when she offered help to others was she beloved.
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After I returned to New Jersey, I thought I was safe, because I did not think Kenny G could leave the bad place, which I realize is silly now - because Kenny G is extremely talented and resourceful and a powerful force to be reckoned with.
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I...have a woman in my arms who has suffered greatly and desperately needs to believe once again that she is beautiful.
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I am trying to be kind instead of right.
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I will not be quoting Hemingway anytime soon, nor will I ever read another one of his books. And if he were still alive, I would write him a letter right now and threaten to strangle him dead with my bare hands just for being so glum. No wonder he put a gun to his head, like it says in the introductory essay.
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It hurts to look at the clouds, but it also helps, like most things that cause pain.
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