Larry Smith compiled the best advice in six words

Larry Smith compiled the best advice in six words
Larry Smith compiled the best advice in six words

Larry Smith compiled the best advice in six words

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Brevity is the soul of wit. Those six words, written by Shakespeare, offer great advice — especially in radio journalism. Author Larry Smith has put together a whole book of words of wisdom on everything from love, sex and family from writers both famous and obscure, and it’s all dispensed in six words. His book “The Best Advice in Six Words” is a follow up of sorts to his “Six Word Memoirs on Love & Heartbreak.” Larry Smith joins us to discuss his new book.