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7 quotes by Elinor Lipman

Elinor Lipman Born (1950-10-16) October 16, 1950 (age 64) Lowell, Massachusetts Known for Essays, Novels Spouse(s) Robert Austin, Died September 27, 2009 Elinor Lipman (born October 16, 1950) is an American novelist and short story writer.
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I was a roving guard on the Lowell Hebrew Community Center's girls' basketball team all through high school. My specialty was stealing the... →

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My narrators tend to be women with low self-esteem, so I can send them to charm school.

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An early editor characterized my books as 'romantic comedy for intelligent adults.' I think people see them as funny but kind. I don't... →

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Five hundred words a day is what I aim for. And I don't go on to the next chapter until I've polished and polished and polished the one... →

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I was nearly fired from my second job, which was writing press releases for Boston's public television station.

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I watch golf on television, although I don't golf - except for visits to the driving range in spurts.

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I wear a pedometer, aiming for five miles a day - don't be too impressed; that includes walking around my house and food shopping.

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