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“there are two kinds of music - good music and bad music. Good music is music that I want to hear. Bad music is music that I don't want to hear.”

Quote by Fran Lebowitz

Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader

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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

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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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“if you live in New York and you have a guest room, you have guests. So I think it's best not to have a guest room.”

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Author:Fran Lebowitz

“remember this: no matter how politely or distinctly you ask a Parisian a question he will persist in answering you in French.”

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“I can't explain 9/11, except the evil of man.”

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“You know, almost everyone is an irritant to me. I think people have forgotten what the word 'public' means. 'Public' means you're going to be irritated. It's a natural consequence of leaving one's home. You go outside, and there are people who are irritating. I'll be standing on the sidewalk, and someone berates me for smoking. I look at the person and think, but what about your shoes? How can you wear shoes like that and have the confidence to accost someone like me?”

People Thinking Knows Looks Mean Persons Home Natural Consequence Standing Leaving Shoes Forgotten Like Me Smoking Irritating Sidewalk Irritated Natural Consequences Irritants

Author:Fran Lebowitz

“Being poor is like being a child. Being rich is like being an adult: you get to do whatever you want. Everyone is nice when they have to be; rich people are nice when they feel like it.”

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Author:Fran Lebowitz

“In Rome people spend most of their time having lunch. And they do it very well - Rome is unquestionably the lunch capital of the world.”

People World Wells Lunch Rome

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“modern science was largely conceived of as an answer to the servant problem and ... it is generally practiced by those who lack a flair for conversation.”

Problem Science Answers Modern Conversation Servant Modern Science Flair

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Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“Scientists are rarely to be counted among the fun people. Awkward at parties, shy with strangers, deficient in irony - they have had no choice but to turn their attention to the close study of everyday objects.”

People Science Turns Choices Fun Party Attention Study Objects Scientist Everyday Stranger Irony Shy Awkward Everyday Objects

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Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader

“Generally speaking, the poorer person summers where he winters.”

Persons Summer Winter

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“If, while watching the sun set on a used-car lot in Los Angeles, you are struck by the parallels between this image and the inevitable fate of humanity, do not, under any circumstances, write it down.”

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Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader