Rice Krispies happens to be one of my favorite junk foods, just as I regard Michener as superior among junk writers.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This is a self-deprecating joke where Michener compares himself to junk food writers and Rice Krispies.
- In plain terms
- Michener jokes he is a low quality writer like junk food.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to acknowledge limitations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle criticism?
- When is it okay to make fun of yourself?
Another view
Self deprecation can undermine authority if overused.
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