Somerset Maugham is one of my favourite writers and I have read most of his published work.

One of my favourite writers.

Denham Foutes was American literary muse and male prostitute in the 1930s & 1940s. Interesting character who hung out with Christopher Isherwood, Truman Capote, and the Bowles – and had a string of high class clients including the Prince (later the King) of Greece. For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denham_Fouts