The Moth GrandSLAM Winner: Kevin McGeehan - "The Over-Hugger"

This story was the winner of the New York Moth GrandSLAM on September 23, 2019.
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[@patriciafriberg6362]

Wow!! Perfection! bravo!

[@AshtonCynthiaClarke]

Excellent crafting and telling! You da bomb, Kevin!

[@NorthwestNicholas]

This was a good one!

[@rebeccatennison6175]

@Kevin McGeehan, Way to shine superstar! I love it!!!😂😂😂 Phenomenal Storytelling Job!!!🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏💯👌🌟Miss you teach, happy to see you achieving your dreams. Keep shining superstar ❤🤗

[@ladislaoloera6095]

This is a perfect story.

[@TheKevinmcgeehan]

Thank you for that amazing compliment.

[@RichBaker]

Nailed it! Way to represent!

[@danielbrockerttravel]

I love this story so much!

[@zixyz3083]

very interesting to see this story about hug during the pandemic... when this action is no longer acceptable...

[@marthahaight3915]

So good Kevin! Congrats. You are so talented.

[@mushy1468]

Kevin your stories are exquisitely hilarious!!! Keep on being a master at your craft!

[@TheKevinmcgeehan]

Thank you, Derek!