Alive Quote by Terrence McNally

“I may think I have inalienable rights to be alive and happy, but I don't - life is a blessing.” quote by Terrence McNally — Download Open image

“I may think I have inalienable rights to be alive and happy, but I don't - life is a blessing.”

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