"I still write the occasional short story, and poked at a novel once, but it's just not what I want to do."

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"I still write the occasional short story, and poked at a novel once, but it's just not what I want to do."

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"With 'Carousel' I had an idea and it all came out quickly."

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"It's a bit of a crapshoot out there with young writers right now anyway."

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"I think the main influence has been living in New York City. Aside from all the crap around 9/11, I find it very demanding to think amid all the noise and visual pollution."

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