Elif Batuman’s life changed when she published a hit book. She writes about how it feels no longer to be the outsider – and about asking Jonathan Franzen for some weed.
“Because of the time difference, I received these communications – mostly invitations to suck different kinds and numbers of cocks – first thing in the morning. “
Do yourself a favor and read the full article in the Guardian here. Candid, thoughtful, and terrifically engaging about the life of a writer.
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