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“So many books, so little time.”
― Frank Zappa
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I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control
“I'm selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best.”
― Marilyn Monroe
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“Grumpy. Angry. Stupid. How long since last sleep, question?”
― Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary
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