Mark Twain’s wit, humor and knack for misadventure are so hilarious, his words remain fresh to this day.

Mark Twain enjoying a cigar on the porch.
Good sex can distract you from a relationship??s deeper problems.
The same principle applies to books. A good plot is like good sex - it can distract you from the sort of sloppy, dispassionate writing that some people refer to as ???bestsellers.???