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Djuna Barnes Quotes: After all, it is not where one washes one's neck that counts but where one moistens one's throat.
         

After all, it is not where one washes one's neck that counts but where one moistens one's throat.


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This page presents the quote "After all, it is not where one washes one's neck that counts but where one moistens one's throat.". Author of this quote is Djuna Barnes. This quote is about throat, necks,.