And it's funny how when somebody saves you, the first thing you want t…

Chuck Palahniuk
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And it's funny how when somebody saves you, the first thing you want to do is save other people. All other people. Everybody. The kid never knew the man's name. But he never forgot that smile. Hero isn't the first word, but it's the first word that comes to mind. ✨ Chuck Palahniuk (2001). Choke: A Novel, Anchor Books
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