You own everything that happened …

Aug 17, 2023 ∞

You own everything that happened to you. Tell your stories. If people wanted you to write warmly about them, they should have behaved better.

Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird

Jean MacDonald

One of my favorite lines from one of my favorite writers.

Chris Enns

My wife and I were just talking about this quote last night in regards to whether she can truly tell her story. Love it.

Benjamin Holsteen

Anne knows what she’s talking about. Those are freeing words.

Jatan

Thank you for sharing these cathartic words.

Jim Rain

“Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.” We say this A LOT in our house.

Chris Foley

That’s such a great Anne Lamont quote. Don’t ever piss off a writer.

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@chrisfoley @JimRain @moonmehta @BenjaminHolsteen @iChris @jean she’s one of my favorite writers and this quote is such an important reminder.