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" I grew up in a house that was in a constant state of mourning. "

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" I'm not a religious person. "

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" When I did 'Bumble-ardy,' I was so intensely aware of death. Eugene, my friend and partner, was dying here in the house when I did 'Bumble-ardy'. I did 'Bumble-ardy' to save myself. I did not want to die with him. I wanted to live, as any human being does. "

" I have a good life. "

" I've always loved pigs: the shape of them, the look of them, and the fact that they are so intelligent. "

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