Truman Capote quote: I'd rather have cancer than a dishonest heart. Which isn't being pious. Just practical. Cancer may cool you, but the ...

I'd rather have cancer than a dishonest heart. Which isn't being pious. Just practical. Cancer may cool you, but the other's sure to.

~ Truman Capote ~

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