As a recluse I couldn't bear traffic. It had nothing to do with jealou…

Charles Bukowski
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As a recluse I couldn't bear traffic. It had nothing to do with jealousy, I simply disliked people, crowds, anywhere, except at my readings. People diminished me, they sucked me dry. ✨ Charles Bukowski (2007). Women, Ecco
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As a recluse I couldn't bear traffic. It had nothing to do with jealousy, I simply disliked people, crowds, anywhere, except at my readings. People diminished me, they sucked me dry. ✨ Charles Bukowski (2007). Women, Ecco

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