On New Year's Eve he ould make a resolution to recover some his previo…

Nick Hornby
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On New Year's Eve he ould make a resolution to recover some his previous scepticism, but until then he would do as the Romans do, and smile at people even if he disapproved of them ✨ Nick Hornby (1999). About a Boy, p.140, Penguin
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On New Year's Eve he ould make a resolution to recover some his previous scepticism, but until then he would do as the Romans do, and smile at people even if he disapproved of them ✨ Nick Hornby (1999). About a Boy, p.140, Penguin

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