"I try never to worry in general. Worry is interest paid in advance on a debt that never comes due."

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Source: Kevin Smith (2012). “Tough Sh*t: Life Advice from a Fat, Lazy Slob Who Did Good”, p.13, Penguin

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Kevin Smith

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Kevin Smith is a filmmaker and writer known for his cult classics like 'Clerks' and 'Chasing Amy', which explore themes of authenticity and creativity.

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