I decided that, if I were to write a teen series, ... -Cecily von Ziegesar

I decided that, if I were to write a teen series, I'd want to set it in a place that was familiar to me - Manhattan, where I'd grown up - and I'd model the characters on myself and my friends.

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Cecily von Ziegesar is an American author known for her young adult novels, particularly the popular "Gossip Girl" series. Her books have captivated readers with their glamorous depictions of teenage life and juicy scandals.

Cecily von Ziegesar Quotes to Explore

I certainly didn't say while writing 'Gossip Girl,' 'Oh this is going to be big!' It was really like, 'Oh god, everyone's gong to hate these people! T...

I decided that, if I were to write a teen series, I'd want to set it in a place that was familiar to me - Manhattan, where I'd grown up - and I'd mode...

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It was never my plan to be a teen idol....

As a teen, I never went on holiday, because all my summers were spent in hospital. And as if that wasn't bad enough, the hospital in question was in S...

Believe it or not, I was a very adventurous teen, and I was all about trying new things (some things never change, ha)....

Without exaggeration, hyperbole or conflict of interest, 'On My Block' is the best teen show in the history of teen shows....

I may weep inconsolably when I hold a copy of 'All I Know Now' for the first time. I just hope that everyone who reads it enjoys it and finds some com...

I think I learned 'Smoke On The Water,' then 'Eye of the Tiger,' then 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.'...

I think as a teen who was thrust into the public eye pretty quickly, I got overwhelmed easily and felt constant pressure to be a certain type of perso...

I experimented as a teen, and had some hellish hairstyles - way too many perms and cheap hairspray!...

I always wanted to be independent. I worked at a few odd jobs as a teen and, when I was in my early 20s, I soon realised that I disliked unfair bosses...

I definitely was one angsty teen and I definitely went through the emo phase....