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In hospitals I feel palpable comfort. I feel the competence, the expertise, so much education and money, all of the supplies sterile, everything packaged, sealed tight. My fears evaporate when the automatic doors shush open.

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Dave Eggers
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: March 12
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