"I've been bragging for over 25 years that my first New York Times bestseller was a book I copied from the U.S. Government Printing Office!"

Matthew Lesko is revealing his pride in his success as an author. He is proud to have actually achieved a New York Times bestseller, and even more proud that it was a book he copied from the U.S. Government Printing Office. This quote reveals that Lesko is confident in his abilities and is not scared to boast about his achievements. It likewise reveals that he is not scared to take threats and try new things, as he was willing to copy a book from the U.S. Government Printing Office and turn it into a bestseller. This quote is a testament to Lesko's aspiration and determination to succeed.