This Dude Thinks He's a Writer

This Dude Thinks He's a Writer

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A little self-loathing goes a long way

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Self-loathing Teenager [art by Frank Genius III]

Just as my freshman year began, I made a bold decision and dropped out of high school. Instead of subjecting myself to more state-funded indoctrination and the inevitable hazing that awaited me as the new kid in town, I sought refuge on the street–where I would continue my education in becoming an outlaw.

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