The Manly Arts
March, 1984
The Manly ArtsListen," my mother has said to me, "you know why men are useful? It's that little inside pocket in their jackets. They can carry a passport. Maybe a pack of Chesterfields for you. It's very convenient.""Is that all?""Mmmm. A man has a razor you could borrow for your legs. You can wipe your glasses on his tie. Also, a man is good for screwing—""Uh, Mother, my therapist told me I shouldn't talk with you about that kind of—""And unscre...