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“Paris had more sex than most church-laden places, and more church than most sex-laden places. Parisians crowed about Travail-Famille-Patrie while frequenting brothels. They enjoyed visiting drag shows while clamping down on homosexuality. They celebrated romance while treating women like dirt. Many of these contradictions existed elsewhere, but I do think Paris ruled the hypocrisy championships.”

Quote by Luc Sante

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Luc Sante, born on May 25, 1954, is an American writer whose works span various literary genres, including novels, essays, and poetry. Sante is known for his unique writing style and profound insights into urban culture. more

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