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The 'Basically Fine' Profile Anecdote
- David Remnick once wrote a profile he thought was weak and got an editor's note calling it "basically fine."
- This story humbles even a veteran editor about imperfect work and scrutiny.
Insomnia Sparked Imagination
- As a child insomniac, David Remnick used night hours to dream and listen to radio, fueling his imagination.
- This habit expanded his world beyond his constrained upbringing.
Solo High School Newspaper Creator
- At 13, David ran his high school newspaper alone, creating multiple bylines to mask his solo work.
- He manually laid out pages on his kitchen table with scissors and glue.