All of us take pride and pleasure in the fact that we are unique, but …

David Sedaris
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All of us take pride and pleasure in the fact that we are unique, but I'm afraid that when all is said and done the police are right: it all comes down to fingerprints. ✨ David Sedaris (2009). Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays, p.158, Hachette UK
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All of us take pride and pleasure in the fact that we are unique, but I'm afraid that when all is said and done the police are right: it all comes down to fingerprints. ✨ David Sedaris (2009). Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays, p.158, Hachette UK

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