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Self pity becomes your oxygen. But you learned to breathe it without a gasp. So, nobody even notices you're hurting.

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Self pity becomes your oxygen. But you learned to breathe it without a gasp. So, nobody even notices you're hurting.

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About Paul Monette

Paul Landry Monette (October 16, 1945 – February 10, 1995) was an American author, poet, and activist best known for his books about gay relationships.