"Think before you speak. Read before you think."
"Being offended is a natural consequence of leaving the house."
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Fran Lebowitz
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Fran Lebowitz is a prominent American author and social commentator known for her incisive critiques of culture and society, particularly in New York City.
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"The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive."
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"A hobby is, of course, an abomination, as are all consuming interests and passions that do not lead directly to large, personal gain."
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"As a teenager you are at the last stage in your life when you will be happy to hear that the phone is for you."