A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope, big enough for the manuscript to come back in. This is too much of a temptation to the editor.
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"A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope, big enough for the manuscript to come back in. This is too much of a temptation to the editor." — Ring Lardner
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A good many young writers make the mistake of enclosing a stamped, self-addressed envelope, big enough for the manuscript to come back in. This is too much of a temptation to the editor. — Ring Lardner
About Ring Lardner
Ring Lardner was a Comedian from United States (1915–2000).
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This quote is attributed to Ring Lardner, a Comedian from United States.
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Ring Lardner lived from 1915 – 2000.