Hi! Welcome to Chapter 23.
Become evil. Rule the world. Maybe drink tea first and sit down for a bit.
“We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.”
— Confucius
Today is my birthday. The last time I mentioned that in a newsletter a bunch of people unsubscribed. So, you know, don’t do that.
I’m 46. I’d planned to kill myself today but instead I decided to live. Why? Because fuck you.
Not you — I’m sure that you’re lovely — I mean in general. That’s my attitude going forwards.
Like Catherine Aird said: “If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning.”
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This month, I’ve Contemplated Suicide Every Day of My Life Since the Age of Eleven. My ability to procrastinate knows no bounds.
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