Renowned by generations as a quintessential New Yorker, Fran Lebowitz arrived in New York City in her late teens after being expelled from her New Jersey preparatory school for what she has described, in her trademark acerbic humor, as “nonspecific surliness.” From a young age she had aspired to be a writer, and within a few years of moving to New York she began publishing her work in magazines such as Interview and Mademoiselle. Her writing, punctuated with a rapier-like wit and perfectly parsed epigrams lampooning modern life, soon drew comparisons to that of Oscar Wilde and Dorothy Parker.. A ...(100 of 1352 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!