Whenever the world throws rose petals at you, which thrill and seduce the ego, beware. Author: Anne Lamott Copy Quote More from Anne Lamott “She wants to have hiked; I want to have had dessert.” “Rosie had been a little girl with a dead dad, and there was no getting around t…” “I still encourage anyone who feels at all compelled to write to do so. I just t…” “Rule 1: When all else fails, follow instructions. And Rule 2: Don't be an assho…”