Fake orgasm implying commitment (monogamy) and in order to detect the true satisfaction levels of the female partner. The idea that men place great importance on female mate orgasm lends support to this theory. The 1989 American film "When Harry Met Sally..." is well known for a scene in which the character Sally, played by Meg Ryan, fakes an orgasm while sitting in a crowded deli in order to demonstrate how persuasive a fake orgasm can be. In "The Mango" episode of the American sitcom television program "Seinfeld", the main characters Elaine and Kramer admit to faking orgasms, and another main character,
Across a Crowded Room gives its name to the film "Richard Thompson: Across a Crowded Room", a concert film shot at a 1985 performance at Barrymore's in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, which focuses on material from the album. Across a Crowded Room Across a Crowded Room is the third solo album by Richard Thompson released in 1985, on both vinyl and CD. All songs written by Richard Thompson The above listing reflects the songs and sequence on the original LP release. The original CD issue included an extra track, "Shine On Love" and had a different running order. Subsequent CD re-issues have reflected the sequence