Fran Lebowitz's Quotes

Very few people possess true artistic ability. It is therefore both unseemly and unproductive to irritate the situation by making an effort. If you have a burning, restless urge to write or paint, simply eat something sweet and the feeling will pass.

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Polite conversation is rarely either.

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Andy Warhol made fame more famous.

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Romantic love is mental illness. But it's a pleasurable one. It's a drug. It distorts reality, and that's the point of it. It would be impossible to fall in love with someone that you really saw.

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There is no such thing as inner peace. There is only nervousness or death. Any attempt to prove otherwise constitutes unacceptable behavior.

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If you are truly serious abut preparing your child for the future, don't teach him to subtract teach him to deduct.

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Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine.

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If you are of the opinion that the contemplation of suicide is sufficient evidence of a poetic nature, do not forget that actions speak louder than words.

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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.

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

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I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.

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If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater suggest that he wear a tail.

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Life is something to do when you can't get to sleep.

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If you're going to America, bring your own food.

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My favorite animal is steak.

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