Augusten Burroughs

About Augusten Burroughs

Birth Day: October 23, 1965
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, PA

Augusten Burroughs

Augusten Burroughs net worth and salary: Augusten Burroughs is a Memoirist who has a net worth of $5 million. Augusten Burroughs was born in Pittsburgh, in October 23, 1965. An American author, he is famous for his 2002 bestselling memoir, Running With Scissors. His other autobiographical works include Dry (2003) and A Wolf at the Table (2008).
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Popular As Augusten Burroughs
Occupation Memoirist
Age 59 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born October 23, 1965 (Pittsburgh, PA)
Birthday October 23
Town/City Pittsburgh, PA
Nationality PA

🌙 Zodiac

Augusten Burroughs’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Augusten Burroughs was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.

About

An American author, he is famous for his 2002 bestselling memoir, Running With Scissors. His other autobiographical works include Dry (2003) and A Wolf at the Table (2008).

Before Fame

He briefly attended community college in Massachusetts before dropping out to work for a New York City advertising company. In his early adulthood, he battled alcoholism.

Trivia

He wrote a television series for Showtime that was based on his memoir, Dry.

Family Life

He was born in Pittsburgh to poet Margaret Robison and philosophy professor John Robison. When he was twelve years old, his parents divorced and he was adopted by a psychiatrist who had previously counseled his mother. His older brother, John Elder Robison, also became an author of memoirs.

Associated With

His memoir, Running With Scissors, was adapted into a film starring Evan Rachel Wood, Joseph Cross, Brian Cox, Annette Bening, and Alec Baldwin.

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