Accepting Quote by Dean Wareham
“It's weird being an author because it's different than writing songs. You put so much more of yourself out there to be judged because it's a memoir. So when the reviews come in, they all feel really personal. Some people are just going to hate you no matter what. Personally, I never believe good reviews. When people tell me they love the book, I just shrug and say, "Yeah, whatever." My shrink says it's all about the love within. You have to love yourself or you'll never be able to accept compliments from anyone.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary Magazine, 2018
Explores the vulnerability of authors, the subjectivity of reviews, and the necessity of self‑love to accept external feedback.
In simple terms: Authors feel personal pain from reviews; self‑love is essential.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑acceptance to handle criticism.
Themes
vulnerability
criticism
self‑esteem
Mood
introspective
honest
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- book launches
- media interviews
Key Concepts
memoir writing
public perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate constructive from hurtful criticism?
- What practices nurture self‑love?
A Different Perspective
Some feedback can be constructive and growth‑promoting.
![“I've sold too many books to get good reviews anymore. There's a lot of jealousy, because [reviewers] think they can write a good novel or a best-seller and get frustrated when they can't. I've learned to despise them.” quote by John Grisham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ddb/john-grisham-974_best-sellers_i-ve-sold-too-many-books-to-get-good-rev_731179.jpg)
