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“Boutique hotels are great, but they get too cute. Some hotels have shoe polish. It's like, come on, this isn't 1960. No one's polishing their shoes.”

Quote by Jim Gaffigan

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Jim Gaffigan, born on July 7, 1966, is an American comedian known for his humorous and insightful performances. His style of comedy is characterized by its wit and keen observations of everyday life, often touching on themes such as family, religion, and interpersonal relationships. more

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