When we had to do book reports, I would pick a book that no one read and just make it up and turn that in. I got praised for my imagination.
Meaning of the quote
This person is saying that when they had to write reports on books, they would choose books that no one else had read. Then, they would just make up the details of the book and turn in that made-up report. Surprisingly, they were praised for their creative and imaginative writing, even though they didn't actually read the book they wrote about.
About Ahmet Zappa
Ahmet Emuukha Rodan Zappa is an American musician and writer who serves as a trustee of the Zappa Family Trust. He was born on May 15, 1974 and has followed in the footsteps of his famous father, Frank Zappa, with his own creative and musical pursuits.
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