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Luck Over Talent
- Luck is the most critical factor in life and success that people often overlook.
- Many people fail to acknowledge luck’s role, favoring the belief in self-made achievements.
Early New York Friendships
- Fran made friends in New York by cleaning for advertising workers who were rarely home.
- This gave her free air conditioning and time in their apartment, making a social foothold early on.
Bonding Over Trial Coverage
- Fran and Toni Morrison watched the entire OJ Simpson trial together, discussing it daily over the phone.
- Their shared habits deepened a friendship that lasted decades with frequent phone calls.