Quote by Quentin Crisp

An autobiography is an obituary in serial form with the last installment missing.

An autobiography is an obituary in serial form with the last

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This quote by Quentin Crisp suggests that an autobiography is similar to an obituary, except that it is written in installments and the final part is missing. It implies that an autobiography is a way for an individual to reflect on and share their life experiences, but since it is written before their death, the entirety of their story cannot be captured. The missing last installment symbolizes the unknown future and the potential for continued growth and change in the person's life.

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