"I never really warmed to Clovis -- he was far too stupid to inspire real affection -- but he always claimed a corner of my heart, largely, I suppose, because of the way he instinctively and unconsciously cupped his genitals whenever he was alarmed or nervous."
-- Brazzaville Beach by William Boyd.
My! That one got my attention.
This won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. William Boyd is one of my favorites.
Well, where in the heck can the author go with THAT. :-)
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nice :-)
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