Quote by Barry Hannah

I found out about reviews early on. They're mostly written by sad men on bad afternoons. That's probably why I'm less angry than some writers, who are so narcissistic they consider every line of every review, even a thoughtful one, as major treason.

I found out about reviews early on. They're mostly written b

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This quote highlights the perspective of the speaker on reviews. They believe that most reviews are written by unhappy individuals during negative moments, implying bias and potentially limited reliability. The speaker's lack of anger towards reviews differentiates them from other writers who may be overly self-absorbed and hypersensitive to criticism, even when it is well-intentioned. Overall, the quote suggests that the speaker takes a more detached and grounded approach to reviews, not allowing them to define their worth or affect their self-esteem.

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