What once was cuddled must learn to kiss, The cold worm's mouth. That's all the mystery. - Archibald MacLeish

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My weak spot is laziness. I have a lot of weak spots - cookies, croissants; my wife is always lecturing me about this, I tend to put it all down as habit or it's just acting.

Archibald MacLeish

What once was cuddled must learn to kiss, The cold worm's mouth. That's all the mystery.

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