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Augusten Burroughs

Augusten Burroughs

Born: 10-22-1965

Augusten Burroughs is a New York Times bestselling author known for his candid and humorous memoirs. Born in 1965, he gained fame with "Running with Scissors," which details his unconventional upbringing. Burroughs' works often explore themes of addiction, identity, and recovery, blending dark humor with poignant insights. His writing style is characterized by its raw honesty and wit, earning him a dedicated following and critical acclaim.

Quotes

Television is the retina of the mind's eye.

Augusten Burroughs

televisionperception

The more you speak, the less people listen.

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communicationlistening

Sometimes the most outrageous things are the most honest.

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honesty

We're all damaged in our own way. Nobody's perfect.

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imperfectionacceptance

Love is a beautiful disaster.

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loverelationship

Success is built on persistence and hard work.

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successpersistencehard work

Appearances can be deceiving; don't judge a book by its cover.

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judgmentappearance

Life is a series of unexpected twists and turns.

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lifesurprises

Dreams are the fuel that ignites our desires.

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dreamsambition

Regret is a burden that weighs heavy on the heart.

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regretforgiveness

Chaos is the breeding ground for creativity.

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chaoscreativity

I just wanted to make sure you were okay with me being gay.

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sexualityacceptance