Stay Alive Quote by Charles Bukowski

“I have no definite talent or trade, and how I stay alive is largely a matter of magic.” quote by Charles Bukowski — Download Open image

““I have no definite talent or trade, and how I stay alive is largely a matter of magic.””

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