A Little Advice from Harper Lee Letters of Note featured Harper Lee's thoughtful 2006 response to a young fan of To Kill a Mockingbird who had requested a signed photo, but received instead "this lovely piece of advice from the author that is far more precious." Lee wrote: "As you grow up, always tell the truth, do no harm to others, and don't think you are the most important being on earth. Rich or poor, you then can look anyone in the eye and say, 'I'm probably no better than you, but I'm certainly your equal.' "