"I had no idea how lonely it would be to sit in my cave and type, for years and years. I have developed a totally new personality where I talk to myself and play with my hair for entertainment. The surprise is that after much frustration and exhaustion, I do manage to finish a novel."
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On the challenges of being a writer in âInterview with ThanhhĂ Lấiâ in Rich in Color (2019 Sep 12)
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