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Hospital Quote by Susanna Kaysen

“How the fuck else am I going to get any attention in this place?" Lisa always called the hospital 'this place.” quote by Susanna Kaysen — Download Open image

““How the fuck else am I going to get any attention in this place?" Lisa always called the hospital 'this place.””

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