Quote by Lawrence Block

To say I drank my way into marriage isn't much of an exaggeration, and it's none at all to say I drank my way out of it.

To say I drank my way into marriage isn't much of an exagger

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual's excessive drinking played a significant role in both entering and ultimately ending their marriage. It implies that their reliance on alcohol affected their relationship, suggesting a pattern of using alcohol as a coping mechanism or as a means of escape. The quote highlights the destructive impact that alcohol abuse can have on personal relationships and suggests that it was a driving force behind the marital issues experienced by the speaker.

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By Lawrence Block

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