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Brett Dakin

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Brett Dakin is the author of American Daredevil: Comics, Communism, and the Battles of Lev Gleason (Chapterhouse) and Another Quiet American: Stories of Life in Laos (Asia Books). His writing has appeared in the New York Daily News, the International Herald Tribune, The Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, and The Guardian. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Brett grew up in London and now lives in New York City with his husband—and their dog, Carl. ...more

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	Another Quiet American: Stories of Life in Laos 3.65 avg rating — 256 ratings — published 2003 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Brett Dakin answered Goodreads's question: How do you get inspired to write? I actually prefer to write on "deadline," leading up to an event like a conference call or a meal with family. It forces me to get something finished before I'm required to take a break. Then I can return to what I've written with fresh eyes--ready t See Full Answer
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Brett Dakin answered Goodreads's question: How do you deal with writer’s block? I treat the blank screen as an enemy to be vanquished, so I don't allow it to remain blank for long. I try to populate the screen with words right away, then hack away at them until I have something of value. The original manuscript for American Dare See Full Answer
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“ Over a bowl of steaming feu, Chinese noodle soup, Mon kept talking. As always, the soup was served with a plate piled high with fresh greens—cilantro and mint, bean sprouts and lemon—that one added for taste. On the table sat an assortment of Lao and Thai condiments like fish paste, chili peppers, and hot sauce. I usually stayed away from these deadly bottles. Mon, on the other hand, dumped a healthy dose of each into her bowl. Just one”
― Brett Dakin, Another Quiet American: Stories Of Life In Laos

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