As a young child I burned some bridges. I found that the joy inherent in this activity was unsurpassed by any external validation I could achieve from parents, peers, or the nameless one who spoke into my dreams. and here I am, for your enjoyment, amusement, bemusement or torment. Take your pick... assuming you've prudently looked up this profile before resonding to my chronic off-the-cuff replies.

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instigating ass-kicking self-loathing bridge-burning navel-gazing