Augusten Burroughs
1965
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Quotes
Biography
Augusten Burroughs is an American writer known for his candid memoirs and dark humor. He was born Christopher Richter Robison in 1965 and was later adopted by the Burroughs family. Burroughs' turbulent upbringing and struggles with alcoholism and mental health inspire much of his writing. His best-selling memoirs, including 'Running with Scissors' and 'Dry,' have garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated following.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions.
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You are your own stories and therefore free to imagine and experience what it means to be human without wealth.
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This is the very perfection of a man, to find out his own imperfections.
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The only guide I had was the deep sense of self-loathing that resided in my marrow.
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When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.