Kinsey Quote by Lawrence Block
““I thought I'd go home and reread Sue Grafton. It's been a while since I last read the one about the topless dancer who gets poison injected into one of her implants." "'D' Is For Cup." "Right. Bern, you know what I wish? I wish she didn't have to stop at twenty-six. When the alphabet's used up, what happens to Kinsey?" "Are you kidding? She goes straight into doublé letters. 'AA' Is For drunks, 'BB' Is For Gun, 'CC' Is For Rider. There was a whole list in Publishers Weekly a few months back. 'PP' Is For Golden Showers, 'ZZ' Is For Topp- I can't remember them all, but it looks as though she can go on forever." "Bern, that's wonderful news." "You'll be reading about Kinsey fifty years from now," I told her. "'AAA' Is for Motorists, 'MMM' Is for Scotch Tape. You'll never have to stop.””
About This Quote
The speaker imagines a never‑ending series of novels by extending the alphabetic naming scheme beyond its usual limits.
In simple terms: Imagining endless sequels using alphabetic codes.
Key Takeaway
Consider creative constraints and their impact on storytelling.
Themes
creativity
fiction
humor
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
humorous
meta
When to use this quote
- writing workshops
- fan discussions
- publishing strategy
Key Concepts
alphabetic naming
meta‑fiction
genre conventions
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humor affect engagement with a series?
- What limits do you set for creative projects?
A Different Perspective
The joke relies on familiarity with the series; not all readers may get the reference.
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