Quote by William J. Clinton

A lot of presidential memoirs, they say, are dull and self-serving. I hope mine is interesting and self-serving.

A lot of presidential memoirs, they say, are dull and self-s

Summary

This quote highlights the common perception that many presidential memoirs can be uninteresting and written with a self-serving agenda. However, the speaker intends to break that norm by crafting an engaging memoir that also reflects their own biased perspective. By stating their hope for an interesting and self-serving memoir, the quote emphasizes the speaker's willingness to offer an entertaining account while still promoting their own interests and achievements.

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By William J. Clinton

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