There is a price for popularity. Critics look for your weaknesses, yo… — Terry McMillan

There is a price for popularity. Critics look for your weaknesses, your flaws, anything that makes the work seem like a fluke and not seem worthy of all the attention it's getting.

Terry McMillanAuthor · American · b. 1951

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