Quote by Philip Larkin

Sexual intercourse began in 1963 (which was rather late for me) -- Between the end of the Chatterley ban and the Beatles first LP.

Sexual intercourse began in 1963 (which was rather late for

Summary

This quote, often attributed to British poet Philip Larkin, is a humorous reference to the cultural and sexual revolution that took place in the 1960s. By stating that "sexual intercourse began in 1963," the speaker highlights the liberalization of sexual attitudes and the relaxing of censorship laws, particularly in relation to the publication of explicit content. The mention of the end of the infamous Chatterley ban, which restricted the publication of explicit literature, along with the rise of rock 'n' roll represented by the Beatles' debut album, signifies the changing times and the newfound openness towards sexuality in the 1960s.

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By Philip Larkin

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