History’s Best Rejection Letters


Nothing stings quite like a rejection letter. But that doesn’t mean we don’t want a peek at other people’s. The Chicago Sun-Times looks at a new book that has compiled some of history’s most famous dismissals. Among the many gems is a form letter written by Playboy editors who were rejecting “Playmate of the Month” candidates. The book may be worth it just to read that one.

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I peeked inside Other People’s Rejection Letters: Relationship Enders, Career Killers, and 150 Other Letters You’ll Be Glad You Didn’t Receive on Amazon’s reader and can;t help but share my favorite: “Ricky, I have a personal policy about giving away locks of my hair. Sorry.”

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