Episode · Lex Fridman Podcast · 2023-09-18

Lex Fridman & James Sexton: books mentioned on Lex Fridman Podcast #396

#396 – James Sexton: Divorce Lawyer on Marriage, Relationships, Sex, Lies & Love

6 books · With James Sexton · Listen · Watch on YouTube

James Sexton is a divorce attorney and author.

James Sexton discussed True Romance - Love and Laughter, Drugstore Cowboy by James Fogle, Eight miles high by Richie Unterberger, and The Wall by Pink Floyd. Lex Fridman recommended How to stay in love by Charlie W. Shedd, and discussed How to Stay in Love by James J. Sexton.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   True Romance - Love and Laughter

   ....; Leisure Entertainment Service Company · at 13:42 · mentioned 3 times

   True Romance - Love and Laughter is a cultural artifact and romantic crime film depicting intense affection, eccentricity, and high-stakes chaos.

   Discussed

   “There's a scene in the movie "True Romance." - [Lex] Yes, I love "True Romance." - I love a great movie. - [Lex] Yeah. - I mean, Gary Oldman scene is like the greatest scene ever done in film with Christian Slater.”

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2. 

   Drugstore Cowboy

   James Fogle · at 21:20

   Discussed

   “There's a line in "Drugstore Cowboy," which is a great film. Where he says, "We played a game you couldn't win to the utmost."”

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3. 

   How to Stay in Love

   James J. Sexton · at 24:05

   How to Stay in Love is a relationship book written by divorce lawyer James J. Sexton that explores the complexities of modern marriage, communication, and the realities of separation.

   Discussed

   “Yeah, you have a full section in your book on foot fetishes. - I do. (Lex laughs) I do, yeah.”

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4. 

   Eight miles high

   Richie Unterberger · at 50:28

   Discussed

   “And we did it like at the end, like Eminem at the end of "Eight Mile." It was very like, yeah, I cheated on her with this person.”

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5. The Wall

   The Wall

   Pink Floyd · at 1:35:39

   The Wall by Pink Floyd is a legendary rock opera concept album that explores isolation, trauma, and psychological barrier-building.

   Discussed

   “I mean I think it's the whole arc of Pink Floyd, "The wall." (Lex laughs) It's literally- - [Lex] Yeah. - The entire arc of Pink Floyd "The Wall."”

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6. 

   How to stay in love

   Charlie W. Shedd · at 2:13:12

   How to Stay in Love by Charlie W. Shedd is a relationship guide offering timeless wisdom and practical advice for nurturing long-term romance and emotional connection between partners.

   Recommended

   “You write in the book, which everybody should get, it's a great book, it's a great read, it's a window into your soul.”

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