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A writer is a guy
in a hospital
wearing one of those gowns
that's open in the back.
An editor is walking
behind the writer,
making sure that no one
can see his ass.
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Mr. Bennett died earlier this month. He was both loved and hated
ReplyDeleteby the countless writers who graced the pages
of the New Yorker.
Those who loved him, knew him better than those who didn't.
Those who hated him, however, became better writers
as a result of Bennet's inspiration, wisdom,
and potty-mouth.
His occasional misogyny resulted—sooner or later—
in bouquets of privilege for its "victims."
on the victims
Wow!
DeleteYou and the quote above say everything
one needs to know about John Bennet
Thank you