We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our…

David Sedaris
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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. ✨ David Sedaris (2010). Naked, p.175, Hachette UK
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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. ✨ David Sedaris (2010). Naked, p.175, Hachette UK

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