The conversational overachiever is someone whose grasp exceeds his reach. This is possible but not attractive.
FRAN LEBOWITZI never took hallucinogenic drugs because I never wanted my consciousness expanded one unnecessary iota.
More Fran Lebowitz Quotes
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Children are the most desirable opponents at scrabble as they are both easy to beat and fun to cheat.
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Contrary to popular opinion, the hustle is not a new dance step – it is an old business procedure.
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In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.
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No animal should ever jump up on the dining-room furniture unless absolutely certain that he can hold his own in the conversation.
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I must take issue with the term ‘a mere child’, for it has been my invariable experience that the company of a mere child is infinitely preferable to that of a mere adult.
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Being a woman is of special interest only to aspiring male transsexuals. To actual women, it is simply a good excuse not to play football.
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Do not, on a rainy day, ask your child what he feels like doing, because I assure you that what he feels like doing, you won’t feel like watching.
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Life is something to do when you can’t get to sleep.
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Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about things, and small people talk about wine.
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I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.
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Never relinquish clothing to a hotel valet without first specifically telling him that you want it back.
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All God’s children are not beautiful. Most of God’s children are, in fact, barely presentable.
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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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If you’re going to America, bring your own food.
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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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