Quote by Fran Lebowitz

Having been unpopular in high school is not just cause for book publications.

Having been unpopular in high school is not just cause for b

Summary

This quote suggests that being disliked or unpopular during high school is not a sufficient reason to become a published author. It challenges the notion that personal experiences alone should be enough to warrant publication, implying that there should be more substantive content or meaningful ideas behind a book. It highlights the importance of having valuable insights, compelling narratives, or significant contributions to the literary world rather than leveraging personal struggles or past experiences solely for the sake of publishing a book.

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By Fran Lebowitz

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