Addict Quote by Truman Capote

“But I'm not a saint yet. I'm an alcoholic. I'm a drug addict. I'm homosexual. I'm a genius.”

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Wrinkles and bones, white hair and diamonds: I can't wait.

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I've never worked for a newspaper. I've had some very bad reviews in newspapers.

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