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“Any child who cannot do long division by himself does not deserve to smoke.”

Work

The Fran Lebowitz Reader is a compilation of the renowned author's work, including her insightful essays and humorous observations on contemporary life, culture, and society. more

Author

Fran Lebowitz

Fran Lebowitz is an American author known for her humorous and satirical writing style. Her works cover a variety of topics, including urban life, cultural commentary, and women's experiences. Born on October 27, 1950, Lebowitz's works include 'Social Studies' and 'City Life', among others. more

“Tourism as a number-one industry is a terrible, terrible idea for any city, especially New York. If you were going to turn a city, which is a place where people live, into a tourist attraction, you're going to have to make it a place that people who don't live here, like. So I object to living in a place for people who don't live here.”

People Ifs Ideas Turns Numbers Cities New York Objects Industry Terrible Attraction Tourists Tourism

Author:Fran Lebowitz

“I have friends, some of whom are spectacularly good writers, who really want someone to edit them. I don't register that impulse. It's like the impulse for wanting a dog.”

Want Dog Impulse Edits Register Good Writers

Author:Fran Lebowitz

“Do not elicit your child's political opinions. He doesn't know any more than you do.”

Knows Children Political Opinion Your Children Political Opinions

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“Children do not really need money. After all, they don't have to pay rent or send mailgrams.”

Needs Children Pay Need Money