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01.17.1997



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50: Shoulda Been Dead

Kevin Kelly was in Jerusalem. For reasons too complicated to go into here, he ended up sleeping on the spot where Jesus was supposedly crucified. After Kevin awoke, the thought came into his head: Live as if you'll die in six months. So he did. He got rid of all his possessions. He visited his parents and brothers and sisters for the last time. That, and other stories of starting life over, including a visit to a courtroom in Los Angeles where people go to change their names. And other stories.

Prologue.

Ira with a girl gang member about the day she nearly died.

Act One. Die in Six Months.

Kevin Kelly is interviewed.

Act Two.

Maybe Six Months. Lawrence Steger

Act Two.

Maybe Six Months. Lawrence Steger

Act Four.

Cheryl Trykv hears she's gonna live.

Act Five.

The day Matthew Goulish saw Brigid.

Act Five.

The day Matthew Goulish saw Brigid.



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