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I certainly wanted to write a book that was honest about New Orleans without explaining it to death, so much so that the
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"I certainly wanted to write a book that was honest about New Orleans without explaining it to death, so much so that the first draft contained references absolutely incomprehensible to anyone who hasn't lived here for several years"

- Poppy Z. Brite

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This quote by Poppy Z. Brite speaks with the significance of being truthful and genuine when discussing a place like New Orleans. Brite wanted to catch the essence of the city without over-explaining it, so much so that the initial draft of her book consisted of references that only somebody who had actually lived in the city for numerous years would comprehend. This speaks to the intricacy of New Orleans and the requirement to capture its distinct culture and history without over-simplifying it. Brite's quote is a tip that when blogging about a location, it is important to be honest and genuine, and to not over-explain or over-simplify the culture and history of the place.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Poppy Z. Brite somewhere between May 25, 1967 and today. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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