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I always tried to learn Greek, but all I got out of it was, "poulaki mou." ["My little chicken."]


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This page presents the quote "I always tried to learn Greek, but all I got out of it was, &quot;poulaki mou.&quot; [&quot;My little chicken.&quot;]". Author of this quote is Augusten Burroughs. This quote is about littles, greek, chickens,.