City Quote by Kamila Shamsie

“They have made me understand how the City can get under your skin, and never be sweated out. I mean, it’s still aesthetically traumatic, but it’s got spirit.” quote by Kamila Shamsie — Download Open image

““They have made me understand how the City can get under your skin, and never be sweated out. I mean, it’s still aesthetically traumatic, but it’s got spirit.””

Kamila Shamsie

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