She was an alcoholic. I didn't blame myself for that. The worst problem in the life of any alcoholic is alcohol. - Kurt Vonnegut

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She was an alcoholic. I didn't blame myself for that. The worst problem in the life of any alcoholic is alcohol.

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About Kurt Vonnegut

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (11 November 1922 – 11 April 2007) was an American novelist known for works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction.

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Pen Names: Mark Harvey
Native Name: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
Alternative Names: Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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