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“There are a few writers whose lives and personalities are so large, so fascinating, that there's no such thing as a boring biography of them - you can read every new one that comes along, good or bad, and be caught up in the story all over again.” quote by Robert Gottlieb
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“There are a few writers whose lives and personalities are so large, so fascinating, that there's no such thing as a boring biography of them - you can read every new one that comes along, good or bad, and be caught up in the story all over again.”

Robert Gottlieb

About This Quote

Source Book: The Art of the Biography, 1995

Biographies of larger-than-life writers remain endlessly engaging regardless of quality.

In simple terms: Great writers make any biography compelling.

Key Takeaway

Read biographies of charismatic authors.

Themes

literature personality storytelling

Mood

curious enthusiastic

Type

analytical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • reading
  • research
  • academic study

Key Concepts

biography celebrity human interest

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a subject's life inherently interesting?
  • How does personal charisma affect narrative appeal?
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