Oh, for Christ's sake,' I hear. 'Can we please just try to have a good…

David Sedaris
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Oh, for Christ's sake,' I hear. 'Can we please just try to have a good time?' This is like ordering someone to find you attractive, and it doesn't work. I've tried it.
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