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Augusten Burroughs Quotes: I once read about a guy who lost his arms in a fire. The nurse took pity on him and gave him a hand job. I don't even get that.
         

I once read about a guy who lost his arms in a fire. The nurse took pity on him and gave him a hand job. I don't even get that.


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