“My mother once told me that if a married couple puts a penny in a pot for every time they make love in the first year, and takes a penny out every time after that, they'll never get all the pennies out of the pot.”
Quote by Armistead Maupin
Work
Tales of the city ; More tales of the city ; Further tales of the city: an omnibus
This omnibus brings together three volumes of short stories, each exploring the complexities and nuances of urban life. more
Author
Armistead Maupin
Armistead Maupin is an American writer renowned for his detailed portrayal of the gay community's life. His most famous work is the 'The Tales of the City' series, which uses fictional narratives to depict the social changes and characters' fates in San Francisco from the 1970s to the 1990s. more
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