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Bruce Jay Friedman is an American novelist born on April 26, 1930. Known for his unique humor and satirical style, his works primarily explore the absurdity of modern urban life.

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“Along with death trek and survival stories, yarns about tough cops who had embarked on county cleanups were surefire; also guaranteed to please were pieces that had anything to do with islands—storming them, hiding out on them, buying them at bargain rates, becoming GI king of them. (My favorite, written by the great Walter Kaylin, had to do with a seaman who took charge of one and went about ruling it while sitting on the shoulders of a weird little chum with whom he had washed ashore.)”

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Book:Weasels Ripped My Flesh!: Two-Fisted Stories From Men's Adventure Magazines of the 1950s, '60s & '70s

Source: Weasels Ripped My Flesh!: Two-Fisted Stories From Men's Adventure Magazines of the 1950s, '60s & '70s

“A Code of Honor: Never approach a friend's girlfriend or wife with mischief as your goal. There are just too many women in the world to justify that sort of dishonorable behavior. Unless she's really attractive.”

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Book:The Lonely Guy: And, The Slightly Older Guy

Source: The Lonely Guy: And, The Slightly Older Guy

“The best thing about liver is how virtuous it makes you feel after you've eaten some.”

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Book:The Lonely Guy: And, The Slightly Older Guy

Source: The Lonely Guy: And, The Slightly Older Guy

“Never be possessive. If a female friend lets on that she is going out with another man, be kind and understanding. If she says she would like to go out with the Dallas Cowboys, including the coaching staff, the same rule applies.”

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Author:Bruce Jay Friedman

“In the case of some women, orgasms take quite a bit of time. Before signing on with such a partner, make sure you are willing to lay aside, say, the month of June, with sandwiches having to be brought in.”

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Book:The Lonely Guy: And, The Slightly Older Guy

Source: The Lonely Guy: And, The Slightly Older Guy

“The most important thing about a TV set is to get it back against something and not out in the middle of a room where it's like a somber fellow making electronic judgments on you.”

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Book:The Lonely Guy: And, The Slightly Older Guy

Source: The Lonely Guy: And, The Slightly Older Guy

About the Author

Born: April 26, 1930
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 6

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The Lonely Guy: And, The Slightly Older GuyRelated source material

Weasels Ripped My Flesh!: Two-Fisted Stories From Men's Adventure Magazines of the 1950s, '60s & '70sRelated source material

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