this is the intro to the book:
unhappy and unstable childhood? I have
alcoholic and violent parent? I have
Absurdity 'religious oppression? I have
... Alcoholism, drug addiction, homelessness? I have it.
Devastating disappointments artistic and professional? I have it.
Detoxification? I have (seventeen times)
Near-death experience? I have that too
I think I am excited to go to the reading

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="rocknrolla">prostitutes....they are magical beings. Almost like unicorns. But instead of unicorns, prostitutes do exist. They cost real money. But..........It may just be worth the while. They do unbelievable things with their mouths.</blockquote><blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Extreme Noise Tara">Ryan is black.</blockquote>