I'm writing an unauthorized autobiography. When it's finished I'm going to sue myself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A humorous twist on copyright and self-reference in writing.
- In plain terms
- Writing your own life story without permission is impossible.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity in writing can be contradictory.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you sue yourself for anything?
- Who owns your life story?
Another view
It uses legal concepts incorrectly for humor.
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