If I am frightened then I can hide it. If I am crying, I'll call it laughter. If I am haunted, I'll call it my imaginary friend. If I am bleeding I'll call it wine. But if you leave me then I am broken. And if I'm broken then only death remains
Elvis CostelloAbout author
- Author's profession: Musician
- Nationality: british
- Born: August 25, 1954
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