Have you carved your pumpkin yet?

If not, Happy Halloween!

Republic Dogs

Link scoffed from Making Light. (I heart every Tarrantino movie ever made.)

Aristotle: Shut up, motherf*cker, how can you understand my perfect city when I haven’t explained it yet?

Socrates: No, dickhead, not that, I understand what you were saying before, about perfection. It’s all about forms.

Aristotle: Forms?

Socrates: Yeah, motherf*cker, forms. Like, something don’t have to physically exist for it to be perfect; it exists as the perfect ideal, the perfect form, beyond mortal comprehension.

Alcibiades: Socrates, you’re supposed to pour your libations on the ground, not drink them till you’re talking like a crazy Bacchae bitch.

Socrates: Normally, I’d be pouring libations with your spinal fluid right now, but since I’m feeling at peace with the universe I’ll try to enlighten your sorry ass instead. Imagine there’s this dark, underground cave.

Alcibiades: Yeah?

Socrates: And there’s this rapist-motherf*cker, and he’s got this gimp, right, tied up in the cave. See that?

Aristotle: Okay.

Socrates: And this rapist, he’s a sick motherf*cker, so let’s say one day he sends down a coupla pipe-hittin’ negroes to cut the gimp’s ear right off.

Alcibiades: Cut his ear off?

Socrates: Yeah, and gouge out his f*cking eyes. Now wouldn’t you say that the ear and eye are the proper receptacles of the senses of sight and hearing, respecitively?

Alcibiades: Clearly so.

Socrates: So, moreover, would you not agree that this gimp’s senses are imperfect?

Aristotle: Why, yes, Socrates, I suppose they would be a trifle damaged.

Socrates: And what do things look like to someone with imperfect senses?

Alcibiades: Dark?

Socrates: No, motherf*cker, nine letters, begins with “I.”

Aristotle: Imperfect.

Socrates: Bingo. So you’d say this gimp, you’d say this gimp motherf*cker would be unable to perceive true perfection—but that don’t mean it don’t exist. Now if you brought him out of the cave, into the light, things would be less dark, and his eyes might heal a little, he might begin to see a glimmer of light, thereby gaining the idea of true perfection—

Aristotle: What kind of argument is that? Your theory of the forms rests on an arbitrary and vicious act of violence.

Socrates: [Draws his gun.] Aristotle, you’re Plato’s student, I respect you, but I will put f*cking bullets through your heart if you don’t take back what you said about me being violent now!

Aristotle: [Also drawing gun] You shoot, you’ll be dining with Lord Hades tonight. I repeat. You kill me, your ass is eating pomegranate f*cking casserole for the rest of eternity.


For more Tarrantino-eques fun: Pulp Fiction in 30 Seconds.

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Scoffed the link from Monica.

Sex and the market-driven publisher.

Like I didn't know this before, sex is THE big thing in romance publishing (along with paranormal everything--especially vampires) lately. Just about all editors at all the imprints at the various houses are looking for a really, really, sexy read.

Kensington is poised to launch Aphrodisia - their new erotica imprint in 2006; this is in addition to their already bestselling super-sensual BRAVA line. E-book pubs, particularly those specializing in erotic romance, are proliferating. And earlier Alison, posted about another romantic-erotica ebook publisher starting up.

Ellora's Cave has only been around for five years and it's already a multi-million dollar concern. Harlequin has a new erotica imprint--SPICE--in the works, and now I've just read this post on PRESENTS Uncut.


The funny thing is, I've been reading less and less erotic romance as the subgenre became more and more popular. It became harder for me to find a good, interesting read. My favourite ebook authors weren't fulfillig the promise--in terms of craft--that their first books held, and I drifted. Even eagerly awaited print book releases by veteran authors (ie Angela Knight and Emma Holly) have been gathering dust on my night stand for months.

To be fair, I'm reading a lot less romance lately, particularly this year, and on a whole I've become much more picky/demanding re the quality of storytelling, plot, characterization, etc in the books I have read. So I'm not taking cheap shots at erotic-romance.

I'm just concerned the 'hot' trend is going to follow in the steps of Historical/Regency Romances--a sub genre which became crowded, then stagnant when it came to interesting stories/character types, as publishers focused on the most popular/best selling elements; and that stagnancy led to reader dissatisfaction. I fear that this popular expansion in romantic-erotica, and the need to secure/dominate market-share, will led to more concerns as the ones stated in the comments to a recent Romancing the Blog column.

Joke

Still going through my email, then back to lie down with my Vicks vaporub, Advil, and favourite blankie. This one was cute, and NSFW:

It's been known for years that sex is good exercise, but until recently nobody had made a scientific study of the caloric expenditure of different sexual activities. Now, for the first time in the Western world, here are the true caloric benefits of sex.

OPENING HER BRA:
With both hands......................8 Calories
With one hand.......................12 Calories
With your teeth.....................85 Calories

PUTTING ON A CONDOM:
With an erection.....................6 Calories
Without an erection................315 Calories

PRELIMINARIES:
Kissing.............................22 Calories
Trying to find the G-Spot...........92 Calories

POSITIONS:
Missionary..........................12 Calories
69 lying down.......................78 Calories
69 standing up.....................112 Calories (This burns up waay more calories. I suspect.)
Wheelbarrow........................216 Calories
Dog Fashion........................326 Calories (300 of those calories from sheer enjoyment. I've been told.)
Italian chandelier.................912 Calories (500 of those calories from shock of falling. uhm, probably.)

ORGASM:

Real...............................212
Faked..............................315 (ha! amateurs. with practice faking takes very little effort. 38 calories, tops.)


POST ORGASM:

Lying in bed hugging..............................18 Calories
Getting up immediately............................36 Calories
Explaining why you got out of bed immediately.....816 Calories

GETTING A SECOND ERECTION:
If you are:
20-29 years old.....................36 Calories
30-39 years old.....................80 Calories
40-49 years old....................124 Calories
50-59 years old....................972 Calories
60-69 years old...................2916 Calories
70 years and older...............DEATH

DRESSING AFTERWARDS
Calmly.....................................32 Calories
In a hurry.................................98 Calories
With her father/his mother knocking on the door...1218 Calories
With your wife/husband knocking on the door......3521 Calories

It's the little things.

There’s been a lot of talk on a number of blogs regarding the subject of how AA romances (and writers) are treated differently than other romance writers/books – i.e. AA romances/novels being segregated into a different section in bookstores (a situation I don’t agree with). So here I am, skimming through the latest newsletter to hit my in box, and notice the blurb/review for a new paranormal release (all bolds are mine):

"A campy supernatural twist on sexy urban black businessmen."

As individuals, Rice, Geffen and Coach are each handsome, hardworking and ambitious. But working together in a real estate investment deal that could make them multi- millionaires, these gorgeous black men are a force to be reckoned with, and nothing on this earth can stand in their way. An introspective writer, Rice is also the author of bestselling novels that have black women around the country clamoring to meet him, greet him and more. He tries not to let it bother him, though, that in the bedroom his fans scream the name of his charming leading character instead of his own. Geffen is the mastermind of their plans, determined to get big money and make good on his mother's deathbed wish. Coach is sidelined with injuries this season from the NFL, and besides pushing his leg to heal in workouts, he has plenty of free time for this big project. [/snip]

I'm not taking aim at anyone here, but why beat us over the head with 'black'? I can see the validation in that some people may be specifically looking for an AA romance, while others may want to avoid them--and that is absolutely their prerogative. There are storylines, character types, whatever, that I have no interest in reading, either. To each his/her own (reasons/justifications). But two mentions within the first paragraph, plus one mention in the leading quote is two too much, imo. Three mentions start to feel more like a 'warning' than information. If you peruse the reviews on AMAZON (click on the book cover), there's no mention of the characters' race. And that's counting Harriet Klausen's-- spoiler queen--review. (I know, I was shocked(!!) to see her review listed. [/sarcasm] )

One mention of the heroes being black would have been enough. Or they could have been referred to as 'brothers' (although that could have led to confusion in assuming they were siblings). And specifying 'black woman', was ridiculous. That's like saying only black women lust after Tyson, Will Smith, Gary Dourdan, and Denzel, to name just a few fine, fine, FOINE, chocolatta yummy gentlemen.










Yeah. Right.

It's little things like this, as well as bigger issues--like bookstore segregation--that keep that mental block up re AA romances. To be honest, if it hadn't been for the months of discussion on various blogs re this issue, I wouldn't have note of this particular review, but like all unconscious/subliminal messages, once you know they're there, you really start noticing them and their affects.

btw, I want to state again, I'm not beating up on anyone. I'm sure the newsletter writer didn't give it--the 3 mentions--a moments thought in crafting the synopsis/review. No more thought or notice than I would've given it if I'd read this review a year ago, before all the buzz. :-P

Daylight Savings Time

Remember folks, the clocks get turned back one hour before you go to bed tonight (2am Sunday morning to be exact.) This is also a good time to check/change the batteries in your smoke detectors.

Here's more info at Wikipedia


woo hoo, an extra hour of sleep! To be honest, my internal clock ended DST about a month ago. I've been waltzing into work 1/2 later. (Thank god for flexi-hours.)

The 25 Most Shocking...

...Moments in Movie History.

Check this one out, it brought back a lot of good memories.

Something's lost in translation....

I'm sick folks, so prepare for some foolishness, cause that's all I'm up for...


magnae clunes mihi placent, nec possum de hac re mentiri.
(Large buttocks are pleasing to me, nor am I able to lie concerning this matter.)
quis enim, consortes mei, non fateatur,
(For who, colleagues, would not admit,)
cum puella incedit minore medio corpore
(Whenever a girl comes by with a rather small middle part of the body)
sub quo manifestus globus, inflammare animos
(Beneath which is an obvious spherical mass, that it inflames the spirits)
virtute praestare ut velitis, notantes bracas eius
(So that you want to be conspicuous for manly virtue, noticing her breeches)
clunibus profunde fartas(*1) esse
(Have been deeply stuffed with buttock?)

Latin Translation of 'I Like Big Butts'


"I like big butts and I can not lie
You other brothers can't deny
That when a girl walks in with an itty bitty waist
And a round thing in your face
You get sprung
Wanna pull up tough
Cuz you notice that butt was stuffed
Deep in the jeans she's wearing
I'm hooked and I can't stop staring
Oh, baby I wanna get with ya"

Or how about Shaft translated to Chaucerian English

Wha be tha blake prevy lawe
That bene wantoun too alle tha feres?
SHAFT!
Ya damne righte!


"Who's the black private dick
That's a sex machine to all the chicks?
SHAFT!
Ya damn right!"



And finally, the Gizoole version of Beauty and the Beast:

Tale as old as time, True as it can be like a motha f*cka. Barely even friends, Tizzle somebody bends Unexpectedly. Jizzy a shawty change, ...


Tale as old as time,
True as it can be.
Barely even friends,
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly

Just a little change,...

Don't worry it'll grow back.

I could make a John Wayne Bobbit joke here, but I won't. heh.

Okay, okay, can't help myself. Behold, below, The Lorena Bobbit Memorial Shrine.




heh. (re: the Wikipedia link above - 'Frankenpenis'. hahaha. snort)
(ugh. just followed the link on Wikipedia to the photo of the severed part in question. 'k, not so funny now. Go look at the video--posted below--of the guy photocopying his ass, that's still funny.)

Now that I've gotten all of that out of my system... ;-)












Heroine Version #3, keeps her head shaved. Part of the outward symbols of her profession. Heroine Versions #1 & #2 had hair down to their asses. Just another reason I know this chick is for real.

When she "showed" herself to me, I was resistant. Idea took some getting used to, but after picking out these pics I'm cool with it. Plus I suspect she'll let it grow in a tiny bit as the story progesses. Still extremely short tho--like the do Annie Lennox is sporting in her pic--she won't even go for shoulder length. That bald head looks quite vulnerable, doesn't it? There's probably something more there about character....

Next thing I have to concern myself with 'growing back', is some (writing) discipline. I'll check in later with my progress.

Craving

We just had one of those hearty meals: Steak, baked potatoes and broccoli (one of the few veggies I can get the boy to eat.) And now I'm sitting here well sated and wishing I'd made dessert. Cheesecake to be exact.



I think I can get to Loblaws before they close.


Fluffy White Chocolate Cheesecake


Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 4 hr 10 min
Serves: 8
Recipe Rating:

Ingredients
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

2 cups cold milk, divided

2 pkg. (4-serving size each) Jello White Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling

1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed

1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.)


Preparation
BEAT cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the milk in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended.

ADD remaining 1-1/2 cups milk and pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 1 minute. Gently stir in whipped topping until well blended. Spoon into crust.

REFRIGERATE 4 hours or until set. Garnish with chocolate curls made with BAKER'S Premium White Baking Chocolate. Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

***

How To : Make Chocolate Curls: With hands, warm white chocolate squares to slightly warmer than room temperature. Scrape vegetable peeler across surface to make curl. (Lift with toothpick to prevent breakage or melting.) Refrigerate until ready to use.

So, it won't be ready for tonight, but we'll have it tomorrow. yum. I'm thinking a raspberry puree instead of the chocolate curls....

Recipe courtesy of Kraft.com

More on Writing (in General)

Picked up from Alison, Kerrelyn Spark's list of 10 Things I've Learned From LOST

10 Things I've learned from LOST: Part 1
10 Things I've learned from LOST: Part 2

And if you haven't been over to Sara Donati's blog lately, you should; she has an excellent series of posts on writing going on.

**added**

Gina has a great post: Rules? Guidelines? Or Bunk.

And Diana has posted some rants on When Good (writing) Advice Goes Bad, here, here, here, here, here, here

Writing progress

”In exchange for her freedom, a captured beauty and a disfigured warrior become incendiary lovers in the wastelands of The Lost; but it will take a kiss given in love to break an ancient curse and release The Beast from his nightmare existence.”

For awhile there, assuming available time and energy to write, it went smoothly. All except for the heroine, she’s been problemic from the get go.

When this work-in-progress was an erotic/romance novella, I realized, at some point in chapter 3, that she wasn't strong enough to drive forward her part of the plot. She was an empty vessel that no matter how I tried to pour motivation into her, it would just sieved out. Really it wasn’t for me to ‘put’ motivation there, I had to ‘discover’ it.

You hear about plotters vs pantsers. Writers who plot/outline their stories, etc, vs. writers who wing it—-get an idea and go. But there are other ways to look at writer types, one being: builder vs. discoverer.

A builder will take certain elements and construct a story. Almost sounds like a plotter, but not necessarily, I think you can be a builder/pantser. The discoverer type of writer, does just that: discovers a story and characters already there. (a mystical alternate reality kind of ‘there’)

This writer type is sort of an archeologist, dusting and scraping away layers of their own preconceptions to find the story structure; digging down to reveal character and life histories, etc. Sometimes the writer can posit theories—-spin out goal, motivation, conflict—-so the bits uncovered make sense, ie make a story. Other times they have to keep scraping away, because whatever they’ve tried to assemble isn’t right. They know this; simply because the writing stops, or becomes a hard slog. I’m a discoverer type of writer.

When the writing gets hard, something is wrong, or there’s something I’m not totally anchored in. In this case, the heroine wasn’t working in the novella. Her motivation/goal was weak.

First thing to do was review the conflict and make it stronger by making her the one who’d cursed hero; so now the story takes place, years later, when she needs something from him. Change of conflict=change of story. There was too much going on to address in a novella, and the focus had to shift from the story type (erotic) to the characters.

And that’s when the serious world-building happened. It helped that I was reading Kushiel’s Dart at the time, which gave me good exposure of world-building done in depth and complexity and done well.

Fast forward, now I had heroine version #2 (stronger motivation, more complexity) to go with the new story/new world; except there was still a vague dissatisfaction with her, which I chalked it up to tackling a genre I’d never written in before, much less read to any extent.

Then I read a snarky (what else) review that Mrs Giggles posted, and her snarky (what else) comments regarding the subject heroine hit a little too close to home. I could see those oh-so-clichéd attributes shaded in my heroine version #2 and no amount of telling myself that ‘it’s all in the execution’ or ‘the character traits in question are only vaguely similar’ could make me go forward. Here was what I’d been avoiding, but knew all along deep down inside, hence my dissatisfaction: heroine version 2, was close, but no cigar.

*sigh*

Back to the drawing board.

So I dug a little deeper and, eventually, hit pay dirt. Her profession revealed itself, and then a thousand bits of information came at me: all to do with her character, her history, her motivations. She knows I see *who* she really is, and she's showing and telling me all sorts of things. I can’t budge her now. She solid. I can’t shape her into something I’d like; nor do I have to continually prod and poke for answers that I only end up guessing at. She speaks. She’s real. I’ve discovered her.

From the dumb shite files at work.

Work has been doing the ole K-Y routini on my butt again, hence my absence. But it ain't all caffeine overload, Pepto Bismol and Tylenol 3s at the office. There're some chuckles to be had.

Like the client file where the occupation is listed as 'accountant'. Fine, fine, profession! Good income and job stability. Wait, what's this? Under employer name? GOD. That's right. The big guy. That's one hell of a reference, you got there, buddy.

And speaking of names, here's an applicant named Amanda Love. Who's a "naturopathic personal masseuse".... working from home.

::blink::

(had to check if her 'business' number starts with 1-800. I'm just saying..... )

My sister worked with a guy named Richard Head. Think about it. Also, I came across this guy recently: Coach Dickey Nutt. I was kinda hoping his wife was named, Patty, but no such luck.

Let's check out another applicant. He makes $X-followed by a lot of zeroes, per year working as an Anthomologist. Sounds impressive; but, what is an Anthomologist, you ask? Beats, me. Let's find out. Well what do you know.



Oh, silly me, it's right there on the application (head slap): this 'anthomologist' creates art with dead bugs and sells it internationally. ::looks at income amount again:: Man, I'm in the wrong line of work. (btw, I know what an entomologist is, obviously, this client didn’t.)

~*~

I'm linking to the video of this idiot (& serves him right) photocopying his butt, because it made me laugh.

That's it, I'm out of here.

The Director Who Films Your Life Test

Woody Allen
Your film will be 62% romantic, 41% comedy, 33% complex plot, and a $ 23 million budget.

Be prepared to have your life story shot entirely in New York City -- though lately Woody's been loving shooting in London. Also, your music soundtrack is all jazz from before 1949. Filmography: Annie Hall, Manhattan, Stardust Memories, Everyone Says I Love You, etc. Woody has released one film per year consistently for the past 35 years. For the past 15 years he's been trying to make films like his older, funnier ones, just like characters in his Stardust Memories film suggest throughout. Regardless of his personal life, his films are American classics.

How you compared to other people your age and gender: You scored higher than 84% on action-romance You scored higher than 80% on humor You scored higher than 21% on complexity You scored higher than 2% on budget

Link: The Director Who Films Your Life Test

The honeymoon is over now.

NSFW! (swearing).



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The Smoke Thief

Read this book, if you get a chance.




I'll just copy n paste my comments from elsewhere:

"..a solid 'A' read. I've reverently placed this novel on my keeper shelf, whilst wearing a big grin. It was fabulous; more than a romance, yet *Oh So Romantic*. What a keeper! Great worldbuilding, wonderful complex characters, interesting mystery, the love scenes were just right--in terms of heat and emotion--and perfect in their frequency; also, quite lovely phrasing/wordsmithing by the author. Magical."

(geez, I just realized how much I sound like that Harriet Klausen chic. And yet I managed to use only one exclamation. 'Squee' much? heh. )

and in reply to someone's comment that the shape-shifting hero and heroine sounded cool:

"..the 'dragon-shifter' aspect was so well done in this book. You really understood that this was a crucial part of the characters' make-up. They would not exist if they weren't drakon. The last book I read where the 'shifting' element felt so integral (or should I say intrinsic?) to the characters was with Kelly Armstrong's BITTEN and STOLEN werewolves. I find in a lot of paranormals the fantasical nature of the character usually makes an appearance either in times of danger or sexual arousal. Here, you really felt that the creature/animal was just under the skin and informed much of what they did and said. Just a really great read and wonderful romance."


You can also check out the reviews at Amazon.

And, yes, and the risk of being nauseatingly persistent in my recommendations (and, no, I do not have this man's love child), A Venom Beneath the Skin is well worth the reading. Finished it yesterday.

Wow. After literally struggling for months to find something that would hold my attention past the first couple of chapters, I hit 4 solid 'A' reads in a row--KUSHIEL'S DART, The Poison Study, and these last two books.

Now I really want to start Urban Shaman, Outsiders or one of the books listed a few posts below (I seem to be having really good luck with books that are 'other' genre with a romance subplot) but I should probably get moving on those library books....

Nerd Score

Your Score Summary

Overall, you scored as follows:



91% scored higher (more nerdy), and
9% scored lower (less nerdy).

What does this mean? Your nerdiness is:

Definitely not nerdy, you are probably cool.

Hear that, Marissa DeLucca from my grade 6 Home Ec class? I'm probably cool. So there.

Confessions of a bookaholic

Damage done in the last week: (click the covers to get to the Amazon page)









And wow, while doing the links for Nora's book, I saw this one:

"Lyra is a strange orphan girl living in a version of London not-unlike our own. She accidentally uncovers a plot to rid people of their Daemons (spirit-like creatures that accompany everyone everywhere, like an extension of one's soul) and sets out to rescue her friends from the clutches of a sinister church-based organisation. Along the way she makes some unusual friends and discovers that her ultimate goal will take her far beyond the reaches of her own world.
"


I also grabbed a couple of books from the library:



hmmm.... I just noticed this book, while doing the link for NECTAR. Looks interesting, no? (I told ya I needed help) :



Finally, I'm almost done reading Marcos M. Villatoro's latest -


I almost had a heart attack when there was no mention of a 4th Romila Chacon novel. But I'm pretty sure some reviewer mention that there would be. Each mystery is entertaining and suspenseful enough. But I just love the characters and the weight of 'latino' verisimilitude with which he imbues their personalities and interactions.

I have a soft spot for Romila and her mother and son--since for many years my own family had this exact construction/ living arrangement. And (OMG!!) Rafael Murillo aka TeKun Uman. Drug lord, cold blooded killer, yet not without his own code of honor. Well read, sophisticated, damn good looking. And deeply so in love with Romila (FBI).

Very interesting watching these two together; Romila with her need to do her duty, yet fighting her growing emotions for the man. Tekun loving this woman who he almost do anything for, yet cannot afford to trust. Tanto que te quiero, que quiero quererte otro tanto. He says this to her. What the hell does it mean? Something incredibly, intensely, heartbreakingly romantic, yes?

If I plug it into babelfish I know I'll get some f'd up translation:
"As much that I want to you, that I want quererte the same."

WTF? See what I mean? ::scowl::

Top 15 Biblical Way to Acquire a Wife

1. Find an attractive prisoner of war, bring her home, shave her head, trim her nails, and give her new clothes. Then she's yours.
-- (Deuteronomy 21:11-13)

2. Find a prostitute and marry her.
-- Hosea (Hosea 1:1-3)

3. Find a man with seven daughters, and impress him by watering his flock.
-- Moses (Exodus 2:16-21)

4. Purchase a piece of property, and get a woman as part of the deal.
-- Boaz (Ruth 4:5-10)

5. Go to a party and hide. When the women come out to dance, grab one and carry her off to be your wife.
-- Benjaminites (Judges 21:19-25)

6. Have God create a wife for you while you sleep. Note: this will cost you a rib.
-- Adam (Genesis 2:19-24)

7. Agree to work seven years in exchange for a woman's hand in marriage. Get tricked into marrying the wrong woman. Then work another seven years for the woman you wanted to marry in the first place. That's right. Fourteen years of toil for a woman.
-- Jacob (Genesis 29:15-30)

8. Cut off 200 foreskins off of your future father-in-law's enemies and get his daughter for a wife.
-- David (I Samuel 18:27)

9. Even if no one is out there, just wander around a bit and you'll definitely find someone. (It's all relative of course.)
-- Cain (Genesis 4:16-17)

10. Become the emperor of a huge nation and hold a beauty contest.
-- Xerxes or Ahasuerus (Esther 2:3-4)

11. When you see someone you like, go home and tell your parents, "I have seen a ...woman; now get her for me." If your parents question your decision, simply say, "Get her for me. She's the one for me."
-- Samson (Judges 14:1-3)

12. Kill any husband and take HIS wife. (Prepare to lose your son though).
-- David (2 Samuel 11)

13. Wait for your brother to die. Take his widow. (It's not just a good idea, it's the law).
-- Onan and Boaz (Deuteronomy or Leviticus, example in Ruth)

14. Don't be so picky. Make up for quality with quantity.
-- Solomon (1 Kings 11:1-3)

15. A wife?...NOT!!!
-- Paul (1 Corinthians 7:32-35

**link scoffed from Attu's blog.