The only other people who have had experiences similar to those of this man were locked up inside institutions for the criminally insane. The difference is, this guy gets business cards.
Augusten BurroughsBecause here is the truth: If you want to have a chance at meeting somebody with whom you are genuinely compatible, never put your best foot forward.
Augusten Burroughs...handsome people are always interesting to watch. But a handsome person in crisis is riveting.
Augusten BurroughsI like, though, that people have a hunger to connect with other people. They're desperate to know that you're not lying to them or misleading them.
Augusten BurroughsSelf-pity is the bestiality of emotions: it absolutely disgusts people. When you're feeling pity for yourself, and somebody says to you 'You think maybe it's time for the pity party to be over? You should stop feeling sorry for yourself and try to think positive,' it makes you wish you could saw their head off.
Augusten Burroughs