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“Paul, all I know is that this is the third time we've talked tonight, you're saying 'fuck' to me, I'm a guy, and your penis has been mentioned numerous times. Jesus, you're acting like you're some teenager. Work through this shit with a shrink, man. I don't care if you're gay.' Here again, I…” quote by Augusten Burroughs
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““Paul, all I know is that this is the third time we've talked tonight, you're saying 'fuck' to me, I'm a guy, and your penis has been mentioned numerous times. Jesus, you're acting like you're some teenager. Work through this shit with a shrink, man. I don't care if you're gay.' Here again, I achieved silence. But not for long. The breathing became heavy and then, 'What the fuck kind of game are you playing?' 'It's no game, man. You want to close a sale? I want to see your penis. It's a fair exchange if you ask me.' He hung up again, and I reached for my perfectly spicy, scratch-your-throat-like-a-cat-claw-hot Blenheim ginger ale and took a long swallow. This particular credit card company has not called me again. And, to my delight, AT&T never called me again after I asked one of their friendly Southern females if by any chance she happened to be a male-to-female transsexual, and if so, what vaginal depth her surgeon had managed to attain for her. 'Four inches is pretty common,' I told her. 'But if you dilate religiously, you can probably achieve five.' I even got the phrase 'self-lubricating' out before she hung up on me.””

Augusten Burroughs

About This Quote

Source Book: Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs, 2002

A chaotic, vulgar monologue exposing the narrator’s desperate attempts at sexual manipulation and the absurdity of his interactions with strangers.

In simple terms: The speaker uses crude sexual talk to try to control a situation, revealing desperation and absurdity.

Key Takeaway

Recognize when humor crosses into harassment and seek healthier communication.

Themes

absurdity sexuality manipulation humor desperation

Mood

irgrated confused critical

Type

satirical cautionary observational

When to use this quote

  • Cold calls
  • online dating
  • customer service interactions
  • personal boundaries

Key Concepts

Power dynamics social awkwardness boundary violations

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives people to use sexual aggression in negotiations?
  • How can one set clear boundaries without escalating conflict?
A Different Perspective

The shock value may mask underlying insecurity and lack of consent.

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