His Quote by Lawrence Wright
“The ideal 'New Yorker' profile is a person, an interesting person, at a critical point in his life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The New Yorker Profile, 2005
A compelling New Yorker is someone at a pivotal life moment, making them interesting.
In simple terms: Interesting people are often at critical life junctures.
Seek moments of personal turning points.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career changes
- personal crises
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines an 'interesting' person for you?
- When have you felt at a critical life point?
May generalize the diverse experiences of New Yorkers.