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I really look at my childhood as being one giant rusty tuna can that I continue to recycle in many different shapes
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"I really look at my childhood as being one giant rusty tuna can that I continue to recycle in many different shapes"

- Augusten Burroughs

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In this quote, author Augusten Burroughs is utilizing a metaphor to explain his youth. He compares it to a "rusty tuna can," which suggests that his youth was not a pleasant or preferable experience. The use of the word "rusty" implies that it was old and worn, potentially filled with negative memories or experiences. However, Burroughs likewise mentions that he continues to "recycle" this can in various shapes, showing that he is constantly revisiting and reviewing his childhood in different methods. This could recommend that his childhood has actually had an enduring effect on him and continues to form his thoughts and actions in today. In general, this quote conveys a sense of battle and strength in the face of a difficult past.

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Augusten Burroughs This quote is written / told by Augusten Burroughs somewhere between October 23, 1965 and today. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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