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Anne Lamott's "Instructions on Writing and Life"

In her new book "Bird by Bird," Lamott talks about the nuts and bolds of how to write, but also how to live a writer's life. Her last book was the memoir "Operating Instructions." (REBROADCAST FROM 1/3/95)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, June 19, 1995: Interview with Fran Lebowitz; Interview with Anne Lamott; Review of the album "Legends of Western Swing."
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Humorist Fran Lebowitz on Writing and Not Writing

The Washington Post called Lebowitz "the funniest woman in America." Her first children's book Mr. Chas and Lisa Sue Meet the Pandas was published in 1994. In 1978, Lebowitz wrote the critically acclaimed book Metropolitan Life a collection of witty essays about life. (REBROADCAST FROM 1/3/95)

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Writer Anne Lamott on Her "Crooked Little Heart"

"Crooked Little Heart" is Lamott's follow-up novel to "Rosie," about the troubles she faces in school and with her mother, a recovering alcoholic. Lamott's most popular book is "BIrd by Bird," an instructional book on writing. She has also written four other books, including "Hard Laughter."

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