Writing about sex at length is a bit like describing mastication at length. It's the causes and the … - Richard Flanagan

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When I used to do musical theatre, my dad refused to come backstage. He never wanted to see the props up close or the sets up close. He didn't want to see the magic.

Richard Flanagan

Writing about sex at length is a bit like describing mastication at length. It's the causes and the consequences and the meaning of it that are interesting, not the anatomical descriptions.

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