Date of Birth: October 27, 1950
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Fran Lebowitz, born Frances Ann Lebowitz, is an American author, public speaker, and occasional actor. Known for her sardonic social commentary on American life as filtered through her New York City sensibilities, Lebowitz has been a fixture of the Manhattan literary scene since the early 1970s. She first gained prominence with her collections of essays, “Metropolitan Life” (1978) and “Social Studies” (1981), both of which were later combined into “The Fran Lebowitz Reader.” Lebowitz’s writing is known for its wit, humor, and keen observations on culture and politics. During her career, Lebowitz has also been a frequent guest on late-night talk shows and has appeared in various documentaries, most notably Martin Scorsese’s “Public Speaking” (2010) and the Netflix series “Pretend It’s a City” (2021), which brought her renewed attention. Her distinctive voice and unapologetic opinions have made her a beloved and sometimes controversial figure in contemporary American literature and media.
5 Interesting Facts about Fran Lebowitz
1. Fran Lebowitz was expelled from high school and earned her GED instead.
2. She worked as a taxi driver, cleaner, and pornography writer before becoming a published author.
3. Lebowitz is well-known for her writer’s block; she has not published a major work since the 1980s.
4. She is an avid smoker and has often spoken out against anti-smoking regulations.
5. Lebowitz is known for her love of classic literature and is a voracious reader, often reading multiple books simultaneously.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Fran Lebowitz
1. “Think before you speak. Read before you think.”
2. “The opposite of talking isn’t listening. The opposite of talking is waiting.”
3. “Life is something to do when you can’t get to sleep.”
4. “All God’s children are not beautiful. Most of God’s children are, in fact, barely presentable.”
5. “In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Fran Lebowitz’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
Fran Lebowitz does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Fran Lebowitz – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fran_Lebowitz
2. [The New Yorker – Fran Lebowitz](https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/fran-lebowitz
4. [Fran Lebowitz on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0495641/
5. [Pretend It’s a City – Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81078137
