“Guns, she was reminded then, were not for girls. They were for boys. They were invented by boys. They were invented by boys who had never gotten over their disappointment that accompanying their own orgasm there wasn't a big boom sound.”
Lorrie Moore is an American writer renowned for her short stories. Her work is celebrated for its humor, satire, and profound insights into everyday life. Born on January 13, 1957, Moore graduated from Harvard University, where she began her writing career. more
“Metaphors are something grown-ups use when they can't set troublesome boys on fire.”
“it's like kissing a boy, finally, a boy”
“What is it with boys? How do they slide into fucked-upness so quickly, with such natural ease?”
“We don't have the luxury of thinking ... Some people make all the decisions for us”
“All I cared about that summer were suntans, beaches, boys and booze.”