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We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our belief that no amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail.
We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our belief that no amount of physical contact could match the healing powers of a well made cocktail.
Approximate author period: c. 1956 AD · modern
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- David Sedaris
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- Approximate author period: c. 1956 AD · modern
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