Quote by Ahmet Zappa

When we had to do book reports, I would pick a book that no one read and just make it up and turn that in. I got praised for my imagination.

When we had to do book reports, I would pick a book that no

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This quote highlights how some individuals rely on their creativity and imagination to navigate certain situations or assignments successfully. In the context of doing book reports, the speaker admits to choosing books that were not widely read and creating fictional content for their reports. Despite not adhering to the task as intended, the speaker received praise for their imaginative approach. It suggests that unconventional thinking and thinking outside the box can sometimes yield unexpected positive outcomes.

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