Quote by Lev Grossman

I'm happy to report that 'The New Press' is still in business to this day. But not thanks to me. I was a really bad publishing intern.

I'm happy to report that 'The New Press' is still in busines

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This quote humorously suggests that the speaker, who admits to being an incompetent intern at 'The New Press', is not responsible for the continued success of the publishing company. It implies that despite their shortcomings, the company has managed to thrive despite their presence. The humor lies in the self-deprecating nature of the statement, acknowledging their poor performance while highlighting the perseverance and success of 'The New Press'.

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