During all my wandering through two decades and two continents, I've found nothing more pathetic than the universal misery of young boys trying to charm young girls. (Stephen Vizinczey)

During all my wandering through two decades and two continents, I've found nothing more pathetic than the universal misery of young boys trying to charm young girls.

Stephen Vizinczey

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