Back in London for a debate at the Intelligence Squared Forum on the motion that monogamy is bad for the soul. I am arguing against it, as well I should. Had I not wasted my life and time chasing women non-stop, I could have been a contender, a somebody. As the 20th century’s greatest philosopher, Groucho Marx, once said, ‘Some people claim that monogamous marriage interferes with romance. There’s no doubt about it. Anytime you have a romance, your wife is bound to interfere.’
Kidding aside, marriage does protect against feelings of loneliness. But that’s about all. Although I will argue for monogamy, I won’t believe a word I say. What I won’t dare say is that monogamy should apply only to women. The fairer sex avoids danger far more easily than the brutal sex. Most men, including the poor little Greek boy, crave beautiful women at all times. Ever since I can remember, I have been walking around in a frustrated daze having just seen a beautiful woman.
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