The trouble with writing a book about yourself is that you can't fool around. If you write about someone else, you can stretch the truth from here to Finland. If you write about yourself the slightest deviation makes you realize instantly that there may be honor among thieves, but you are just a dirty liar.

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This quote highlights the challenge of writing a book about oneself. Unlike writing about others, where one can take creative liberties, writing about oneself leaves no room for deception. Even the smallest deviation from the truth is immediately noticeable, leaving the author feeling like a dishonest individual. The quote emphasizes the difficulty of creating a narrative about oneself, where honesty and accuracy become paramount, often questioning the authenticity and integrity of the author's words.

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