To Sophie, for not being a better parent.
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To the Scissor Sisters. Back in the day, I could be an absolute monster; I was a real asshole.
When I was 17 I launched into a rant at my dad about what I thought of him. We never spoke about it again and then he passed away. I would love to say sorry to him.
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Driving the other day; thinking about being 19 and being in prison, tears came to my eyes.
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