publication date: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 (part of Spring 2021)

category: Opinion

clue: This humorist and public speaker hasn't finished a book since 1994, but she remains one of New York City's most opinionated and distinctive voices.

explanation: Lebowitz is known for her decades-long writers block, having started numerous books over the years without finishing them. more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, and Mike Eberhart


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