Quote by David Sedaris

The humor section is the last place an author wants to be. They put your stuff next to collections of Cathy cartoons.

The humor section is the last place an author wants to be. T

Summary

This quote suggests that being placed in the humor section of a book is not desirable for an author. It implies that the author feels their work is being undervalued, as it is being placed alongside simplistic and less sophisticated comedic content, such as collections of Cathy cartoons. The quote signifies the author's desire for their work to be taken seriously and represented in a more prestigious or appropriate context within the literary world.

By David Sedaris

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