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Author Max Porter on David Walliams: ‘F**k that guy, f**k the work. They are horrible books’
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Author Max Porter on David Walliams: ‘F**k that guy, f**k the work. They are horrible books’

Max Porter, an acclaimed author known for works such as 'Grief is the Thing with Feathers,' discusses his prolific creative output and recent projects during a video call from his Somerset home. He reflects on the challenges of balancing family life with his career, mentioning his role as a judge for the International Booker Prize and the demands of multiple projects including films and books. Porter reveals that a new children's book, 'Dogs and Bears,' was inspired during a period of enforced rest, highlighting the chaotic yet creative nature of his process.

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Author Max Porter on David Walliams: ‘F**k that guy, f**k the work. They are horrible books’

Max Porter, an acclaimed author known for works such as 'Grief is the Thing with Feathers,' discusses his prolific creative output and recent projects during a video call from his Somerset home. He reflects on the challenges of balancing family life with his career, mentioning his role as a judge for the International Booker Prize and the demands of multiple projects including films and books. Porter reveals that a new children's book, 'Dogs and Bears,' was inspired during a period of enforced rest, highlighting the chaotic yet creative nature of his process.

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