“Basch: So why don't you ask her out? The Runt: I'm scared she wouldn't like me and say no. -So what? What have you got to lose? -The possibility -if she says no- that she might have said yes. Whatever I do, I don't want to lose that possibility.”
This novel takes readers into the intense and often humorous world of a hospital, focusing on the personal and professional challenges faced by its doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel. more
Samuel Shem is an American doctor and writer, born in 1944. His works often explore medical ethics and the psychological state of doctors. Shem is known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into medical practice. more
“When you love someone's everything with your everything then you truly are in love.”
“I’d rather straighten my pubes with a flat iron than go on another blind date.”
“If you cannot attract a woman, you are, by definition, sterile.”
“My method is based on female psychology, so it works regardless of your looks or money”
“Let's get out of here. This place is so mainstream.”