Erica Jong ( 7 of 17 )
What all the ads and all the whoreoscopes seemed to imply was that if only you were narcissistic enough, if read more
What all the ads and all the whoreoscopes seemed to imply was that if only you were narcissistic enough, if only you took proper care of your smells, your hair, your boobs, your eyelashes, your armpits, your crotch, your stars, your scars, and your choice of Scotch in bars--you would meet a beautiful, powerful, potent, and rich man who would satisfy every longing, fill every hole, make your heart skip a beat (or stand still), make you misty, and fly you to the moon (preferably on gossamer wings), where you would live totally satisfied forever.
You see an awful lot of smart guys with dumb women, but you hardly ever see a smart woman with read more
You see an awful lot of smart guys with dumb women, but you hardly ever see a smart woman with a dumb guy.
And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.
And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more.
Fame means millions of people have the wrong idea of who you are.
Fame means millions of people have the wrong idea of who you are.
Jealousy is all the fun you think they had.
Jealousy is all the fun you think they had.
Friends love misery, in fact. Sometimes, especially if we are too lucky or too successful or too pretty, our misery read more
Friends love misery, in fact. Sometimes, especially if we are too lucky or too successful or too pretty, our misery is the only thing that endears us to our friends.
And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk more. -Erica Jong.
And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk more. -Erica Jong.
