Michael Chabon Quotes

For me, nostalgia is an involuntary emotion. ... I think it's just a natural human response to loss.

Michael Chabon

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• For me, nostalgia is an involuntary emotion. ... I think it's just a natural human response to loss.

  

  Michael Chabon
  • Humans
  • Emotion
  • Response