“The thing I don’t understand about the suicide person is the people who try and commit suicide for some reason they don’t die and that’s it. They stop trying. Why? Why don’t they just keep trying? What has changed? Is their life any better now? No. In fact, it’s worse because now they’ve found out one more thing you stink at. OK, that’s why these people don’t succeed in life to begin with. Because they give up too easy. I saw, pills don’t work, try a rope. Car won’t start in the garage, get a tune-up. You know what I mean? There’s nothing more rewarding than reaching a goal you have set for yourself.”
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Jerry, as part of his nightclub act, wonders why people who fail suicide attempts don't try again.
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