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Paul Devlin's 1981 Rejection Letter to Harvard Goes Viral

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Paul Devlin's 1981 Rejection Letter to Harvard Goes Viral
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Harvard rejected Paul Devlin in 1981; he replied with a witty letter rejecting the rejection after spotting a grammar error. The New York Times published it, and in 2022 a British actor performed a dramatic reading. Devlin went on to win nine Emmys as a documentary producer/director.

Topics:entertainment#1981#education#harvard#paul-devlin#perseverance#rejection-letter
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In 1981, A Harvard applicant was rejected. He responded with an epic letter rejecting their rejection.  Upworthy

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