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Born on October 23, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, Augusten Burroughs is a writer, journalist and novelist. As of 2026, Augusten Burroughs is 60 years old. Education on record includes University of Massachusetts Amherst. Recorded honors include Lambda Literary Award. Credited works include Running with Scissors.
My Take
Augusten Burroughs writes the kind of memoir that turns private wreckage into something readers can hold. Running with Scissors made his name, and the Lambda Literary Award confirms he is more than a confessional shock artist; his prose has real spine. What I value most is his willingness to mine his own pain for honesty rather than pity. That takes a peculiar strength. Born in Pittsburgh and shaped by a chaotic upbringing, he turned survival into craft. I think writers like Burroughs matter precisely because they make us feel less alone in our own messes, and that is a rare gift.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Augusten Burroughs
- Name (Japanese)
- オーガステン・バロウズ
- Reading
- おーがすてん・ばろうず
- Born
- October 23, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
- Origin
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- writer / journalist / novelist
2. Background
- University
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
Awards & achievements
- Lambda Literary Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Running with Scissors | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.augusten.com/
- Xhttps://x.com/augusten
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusten%20Burroughs
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q767439
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Augusten Burroughs born?
Born October 23, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Augusten Burroughs from?
Augusten Burroughs is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Augusten Burroughs do?
Augusten Burroughs works as writer, journalist, novelist.
What is Augusten Burroughs known for?
Notable works include Running with Scissors.
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