A Quote by Fran Lebowitz

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

Fran Lebowitz

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Fran Lebowitz
American - Journalist
Born: October 27, 1950

Not writing is probably the most exhausting profession I've ever encountered. It takes it out of you. It's very psychically wearing not to write - I mean if you're supposed to be writing.

Fran Lebowitz

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