Opium use is a quick way of showing a person's character. Within months some people would be stealing from family and friends, but there were people who never did that kind of thing. I used my salary to finance my habit. (Jeet Thayil)

Opium use is a quick way of showing a person's character. Within months some people would be stealing from family and friends, but there were people who never did that kind of thing. I used my salary to finance my habit.

Jeet Thayil

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