Challenged Quote by Augusten Burroughs
“With my own memoirs, they are truthful, and I write everything fully expecting to some day end up televised on Court TV, and I'm fully prepared to be challenged legally on it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Running with Scissors, Augusten Burroughs, 2002
The author anticipates public scrutiny and legal challenges from exposing personal truth in a memoir.
In simple terms: Sharing personal truth may invite legal and media scrutiny.
Prepare for consequences when exposing personal stories.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- publishing a memoir
- legal defense
- media interview
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How will you protect your privacy?
- Are you ready for potential lawsuits?
Legal challenges may outweigh intended catharsis.