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Absolutely Revolting
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Open Page with Alex Miller

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October 2009, no. 315

Why do you write?

Writing interests me as nothing else does. It keeps me more or less sane until lunchtime.

Are you a vivid dreamer?

My dreams desert me at first light, and I struggle to recall them. A trivial event during the day may bring them back. They are obedient to rules I don’t understand.

Where are you happiest?

Happiness, as inspiration, refuses to be coerced and is always a welcome surprise wherever I am.

 


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