Double-take

I heard this morning that author Salman Rushdie and his wife are divorcing. My question is, how did these two ever hook up in the first place? I've never read Rushdie or heard him converse, so I'll have to assume that he has assets that aren't apparent at first glance.


These two put me in mind of Rep. Dennis Kucinich and his fair spouse. At least Kucinich is cute in an elfin sort of way, as well as being a well-spoken and interesting man. And by all accounts he and his wife are still happily married. But still...!