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Mark Teich

Journalist

Mark Teich is a journalist whose work has been published in Sports Illustrated and Psychology Today, among others. He lives in New York.

Written by Mark Teich

A person smoking a lit cigar with the background out of focus. The cigar’s glowing tip is prominently visible.

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Rituals and celebrations

Smoking with friends

Life can be a lonely journey. But at your local cigar bar, all the guys know your name – or give you a new one altogether

Mark Teich