Quote by Joel Drucker Download Open image ““People want to know why someone died,” Joan once told me, “so they can distance themselves from it.”” — Joel Drucker ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 out of 5 (3 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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“Because someone needs to help you die the right way,” she said. “And we both know that dying ain’t something you ever done before.” — Sherman Alexie Copy Share Image
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