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Mar 2023
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Charles Bukowski: Your Life is Your Life

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Today's motivation comes from poetry.

Audio Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lK4LrD8Ii4

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Charles Bukowski (1920-1994) was an American writer and poet known for his gritty, honest, and often vulgar writing style. He was born in Andernach, Germany, and grew up in Los Angeles, California. Bukowski's writing often explored the darker aspects of life, including alcoholism, poverty, and relationships. Despite his controversial subject matter and unorthodox writing style, Bukowski gained a large following and is considered an influential figure in American literature. Some of his most famous works include the novels "Post Office," "Factotum," and "Women," as well as the poetry collections "Love is a Dog From Hell" and "The Last Night of the Earth Poems."

Quote of the Day: "Find what you love and let it kill you." - Charles Bukowski

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