It had even occurred to him that sticking firmly to one gir… - Kingsley Amis

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It had even occurred to him that sticking firmly to one girl could be unethically used to obtain exemption from the sometimes gruelling task of promiscuity.

Kingsley Amis

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About Kingsley Amis

Sir Kingsley William Amis (16 April 1922 – 22 October 1995) was an English novelist, poet, critic, teacher, and father of novelist Martin Amis.

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Birth Name: Kingsley William Amis

Alternative Names: Sir Kingsley William Amis • Robert Markham

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