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“It is not true that there is dignity in all work. Some jobs are definitely better than others.”

Quote by Fran Lebowitz

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Work

The Fran Lebowitz Reader

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 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

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“My dream writing room would be the Imperial Library in Vienna.”

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“Not writing is probably the most exhausting profession I've ever encountered.”

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“Presently it appears that people are mainly concerned with being well rested. Those capable of uninterrupted sleep are much admired. Unconsciousness is in great demand. This is the day of the milligram.”

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Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“Take away a man's actual sense of manhood - which is conventionally based on the ability to work, to earn money, to be self-sufficient, to provide for children - and you've got to give them something else. And they did.”

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“Technological innovation has done great damage ... to eating habits. Food is now available in such unpleasant forms that one frequently finds smoking between courses to be an aid to digestion.”

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Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“There is nothing more mine than my writing, nothing I'm more proprietary about.”

Author:Fran Lebowitz

“Until I was about 7, I thought books were just there, like trees. When I learned that people actually wrote them, I wanted to, too, because all children aspire to inhuman feats like flying. Most people grow up to realize they can't fly. Writers are people who don't grow up to realize they can't be God.”

People Children Book Wanted Grows Realizing Growing Up Tree Flying Aspire Feats Inhuman

Author:Fran Lebowitz