![]() ![]() I remember reading 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams. ''As a child, i would always try to write sequels of the books that existed. The writer, who has penned a sequel to his award-winning novel, explained that he had tried writing a different story after 'Less', but it somehow ended up being about his protagonist from the previous one. ''When i sit to write, I think about the way I would have told this story to my friends at the bar,'' he stated. ''I take notes everywhere I go, about the mannerisms of people, their hair, glasses and also some unique features like someone missing an arm. Greer, who was in the city to address a session at the Tata Steel Literary Meet, also said that he looks for humour even in mundane and annoying situations like having to wait for luggage at the airport. PTI | Kolkata | Updated: 22-01-2023 15:50 IST | Created: 22-01-2023 15:50 ISTĪuthor Andrew Sean Greer, who bagged a Pulitzer in 2018 for his satirical comedy 'Less', said he draws inspiration from the people he comes across in everyday life to sketch the characters of his novels. ![]()
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