I've been keeping a diary for thirty-three years and write in it every…

David Sedaris
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I've been keeping a diary for thirty-three years and write in it every morning. Most of it's just whining, but every so often there'll be something I can use later: a joke, a description, a quote. It's an invaluable aid when it comes to winning arguments. 'That's not what you said on February 3, 1996,' I'll say to someone. ✨ Ask the Author Live: David Sedaris. Interview, www.newyorker.com. August 14, 2009.
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