Sam Yagan Quotes

The first time you meet someone, the conversation is sort of on life support. You're just trying to live another moment in the life of the conversation.

Sam Yagan

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• The first time you meet someone, the conversation is sort of on life support. You're just trying to live another moment in the life of the conversation.

  

  Sam Yagan
  • Life
  • Time
  • Live