One evening, at the time of the Six-Day War, I…
![“One evening, at the time of the Six-Day War, I [Christopher Hitchens] had my wicked way with a lovely lady, who had earlier intimated that she did not perhaps find me entirely repulsive. We procured a decent room, as I remember, at the Cadogan Hotel. Perhaps a little flown with wine, I asked her…” quote by Craig Brown](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/cfd/craig-brown-10015_christopher-hitchens_one-evening-at-the-time-of-the-six-day-w_469479.jpg)
““One evening, at the time of the Six-Day War, I [Christopher Hitchens] had my wicked way with a lovely lady, who had earlier intimated that she did not perhaps find me entirely repulsive. We procured a decent room, as I remember, at the Cadogan Hotel. Perhaps a little flown with wine, I asked her to don a Martin Amis face mask which I had—with a combination of sticky tape, elastic bands, cardboard, and a much-treasured photograph—prepared earlier. The fair damsel was happy to oblige, and thus attired she permitted me to embark on the hugely agreeable pathway to libidinous fulfillment.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hitchens recounts a whimsical, erotic escapade involving a makeshift mask, highlighting his playful, irreverent storytelling style.
In simple terms: Hitchens tells a cheeky, masked romance story.
Key Takeaway
Enjoy humor and imagination in storytelling.
Themes
humor
eroticism
playfulness
Mood
witty
provocative
Type
satirical
entertaining
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- party anecdotes
- adult humor
- performance art
Key Concepts
literary satire
personal anecdote
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this tale reveal about Hitchens' personality?
- How does humor affect the perception of taboo topics?
A Different Perspective
May be seen as offensive or too explicit for some.