Michael Finkel
Sometimes, you just have to sit your butt in a chair. Getting nothing done, I've learned over the years (I've been a full-time writer for more than a quarter century), is actually getting something done. Occasionally, you just have to write poorly for a spell -- that's better than not writing, and you can polish up your prose when creativity has resettled in your brain. Also, there's the fact that I need to pay my bills and support my family. Fear helps keep writer's block at bay.
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Susan Bacon
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Michael Finkel:
Hi Michael, I'm 2/3 of the way through your book and since there is so much debate as to whether or not Christopher Knight had a mental illness a thought comes to mind. Has anyone asked Mr. Knight if he would allow a psychiatrist or psychologist to do further study on his brain either while he is alive (via and MRI or other brain scan) or in an autopsy? That may provide valuable insight into his actions. Thanks, Sue
Bamstutz
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Michael Finkel:
As I read your book about Christopher Knight I couldn't help thinking about Christopher McCandless. They were both part of the post-boomer generation (born in the mid 1960's), rejected modern life, and went off to find authenticity in the wild/woods. What are your thoughts about the cultural significance of these two men? What can we learn from their quests?
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