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The interesting thing about overeating or being obese is there's this physical manifestation of it.

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There are generations of people who don't know how to eat properly.

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I'm a really selfish person. But I would do anything for my friends.

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As creative people, we should be really conscious of being of service in our work, being as generous as we can.

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I didn't go to graduate school, where all the important writers seemed to be getting their start. I didn't pursue getting published in literary magazines. I didn't even send out countless pitch letters and manuscripts to agents.

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In 1998, I started a blog, something I could control very easily and update at my own whim.

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I always tell people this when they're looking for an agent - they should love your work. You are entitled to work with someone who believes in you. Why do business with someone who is ambivalent about you and your art?

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People are branded as either 'fat' or 'skinny' from an early age. You sort of never shake it, even if you end up losing weight.

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I think it's nearly impossible to write something fictional without having it be about yourself in some way or another.

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I'm not really interested in writing or reading about people who are nice and easy. I like the problem children.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Author

Born: Unknown

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