"...Trying is not the same as being. Trying flies in a circle around the moment and *being* is inside of it." ― Augusten Burroughs From Augusten Burroughs Writer Added on 1/31/2026 About Augusten Burroughs Augusten Burroughs is an American writer known for memoirs and essays, including Running with Scissors. His work frequently blends autobiographical narrative with dark humor. Born: 1965-10-23 View all quotes from Augusten Burroughs