Charles Bukowski Birthday: 7 Of the Famous Author's Best Quotes

7 Stellar Charles Bukowski Quotes For His Birthday
**FILE** Charles Bukowski spent most of his time around life's dark edges. Bringing the light Bukowski found in his dark life to the screen is no easy task, says Bent Hamer, director of "Factotum," which hits theaters Friday. This 1980 file photo, supplied by the Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif., shows the writer. (AP Photo/Huntington Library,Eckarth Palutke)
**FILE** Charles Bukowski spent most of his time around life's dark edges. Bringing the light Bukowski found in his dark life to the screen is no easy task, says Bent Hamer, director of "Factotum," which hits theaters Friday. This 1980 file photo, supplied by the Huntington Library in San Marino, Calif., shows the writer. (AP Photo/Huntington Library,Eckarth Palutke)

Today would be Charles Bukowski's 93rd birthday. In honor of the literary great, here are some of his best quotes.

Are these quotes making you eager to read some of the great author's work? Well, you're in luck. His publisher, HarperCollins, is celebrating his birthday by offering special ebook discounts, a Bukowski audiobook launch, a sweepstakes and more!

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