The Writers' Block

Sperm Are From Men, Eggs Are From Women

Joe Quirk reads a couple of selections from his non-fiction book, Sperm Are From Men, Eggs Are From Women: The Real Reason Men and Women Are Different, a "user's manual" for the opposite sex. (Running Time: 22:36)

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In Sperm Are From Men, Eggs Are From Women, an average guy takes a look at the whole issue of relationships through the lens of sociology, biology, anthropology, and some pretty awful dates. Elegant and earthy, intelligent and a little bit insane, the real reason men and women are different is the very reason human beings are made for each other.

About the Author:

Joe Quirk: Joe Quirk is a sperm-spreading author who evolved from monkey business to monogamy when he married. He wrote the bestselling action thriller The Ultimate Rush. He lives in Northern California with his wife, a puppy, and two cats he would like to kill.

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