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“I'd be very good at being rich, but no one has offered to test my talents in that department. ... New York was like a wealthy, handsome, intensely artistic, complex, slightly manic man who, for some inexplicable reason, was enthralled with me. Not that I ever met a man like that. Who needed men anyway? I'll take Manhattan.”

Book:Bukowski in a Sundress: Confessions from a Writing Life

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Bukowski in a Sundress: Confessions from a Writing Life

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Kim Addonizio

Kim Addonizio is an American poet known for her unique poetic style and profound social commentary. Her works often delve into personal experiences, issues of female identity, and social concerns, earning her both readers' and critics' admiration. more

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Book:The Bimbo Has Brains: And Other Freaky Facts

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“Trust means that they will never throw our pain and vulnerabilities in our face. Trust means we know they will protect us and our innermost thoughts and shared feelings without question.”

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Book:The Bimbo Has Brains: And Other Freaky Facts

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“It matters little which party has gotten lazy about delivering what their partner craves. It doesn’t take too many days or weeks for an unsatisfied partner to start to feel love-starved and sadly unfulfilled. If you want great sex in the bedroom, show love to each other outside the bedroom.”

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Book:The Bimbo Has Brains: And Other Freaky Facts

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