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“I was worried about sex," he went on. "But you know what, Sulie? It's like being told I can't have any caviar for the next couple years. I don't even like caviar. And when you come right down to it, I don't want sex right now. I supposed you punched that into the computer? 'Cut down sex drive, increase euphoria'? Anyway, it finally penetrated my little brain that I was just making trouble for myself, worrying about whether I could get along without something I really didn't want. It's a reflection of what I think other people think I should want.”

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Frederik Pohl
Frederik Pohl

Frederik Pohl was an American science fiction writer known for his significant contributions to the genre. His works spanned a variety of styles, from space opera to hard science fiction, and had a profound impact on subsequent writers. more

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