The author decided that she was part of the Jewish man’s fantasy of nabbing a “shiksa goddess” – the ultimate WASPy blonde – and that this was a rebellious detour en route to their deep-down goal of marrying a nice Jewish girl. After each relationship ended, the men went on to marry women of their own faith.

Purcell, a Christian, had been in serious relationships with two Jewish men who she claimed didn’t seem especially interested in dating Jewish women.

Jerry Seinfeld and Julia Louis Dreyfuss, who played Elaine on the hit series, 'Seinfeld'.