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“I'd like to decide who comes here. I'd like to be the admissions director of New York.” quote by Fran Lebowitz
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“I'd like to decide who comes here. I'd like to be the admissions director of New York.”

Fran Lebowitz

About This Quote

Source Interview: Literary conversation, 1995

She expresses a desire to control who is allowed entry, reflecting a wish for gatekeeping authority.

In simple terms: I want to decide who gets in.

Key Takeaway

Consider the ethics of exclusion and power.

Themes

authority exclusion social control

Mood

thoughtful ironic

Type

social philosophical

When to use this quote

  • University admissions
  • event planning
  • community leadership

Key Concepts

Gatekeeping elitism city dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who decides who belongs?
  • What are the consequences of gatekeeping?
A Different Perspective

Exclusion can breed resentment and inequality.

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