Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.

About This Quote

This is a great quote by Michael Korda. It basically states that if you are reading something that will make you look good (if it happens to be about you) then it is very important for you to read it. This takes the pressure off of an author because their work will live on after they die, making them look good.

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