bad writing's like bad women: there's just not much you can do about it Author: Charles Bukowski Copy Quote More from Charles Bukowski “You only had one shot. Why be a window-washer?” “Most people are much better at saying things in letters than in conversation, a…” “I'm going to open another vottle. not a vottle, but a bottle. you open it and I…” “A woman is a full time job. You have to choose your profession.”