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Mikki
Mikki asked Andy Weir:

Hi Mr. Weir! If you were trapped in a space station all alone with nothing to listen to the maddening emptiness of space, what music would you bring with you? (I'd guess disco is clearly out of the question.)

Andy Weir Actually, I like disco! Though if I had a limited selection I'd probably bring an album of 1980s hits.
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John Matsui
John Matsui asked Andy Weir:

Hi Andy, Absolutely loved the Martian. What was your inspiration was for your MC Mark Watney, a botanist of all things? Great character. Very believable and knockout details, credibility.

Andreas
Andreas asked Andy Weir:

Hi Mr. Weir. My favorite thing about the book is Mark Watney's snarky, wise-ass personality. Is this in any way modeled on your own personality (or an exaggerated version of you)? Andreas

Gavin Jefferson
Gavin Jefferson asked Andy Weir:

How long did you spend researching all of the science for The Martian? And how frustrating or disheartening was it if/when you realised you had details incorrect or absent?

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