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'Verbal communication is like stabbing myself in the groin with a pitchfork, and writing feels as easy as watching a marshmallow turn brown in the campfire.' Don't know if I've ever read a statement I can relate to more. That verbal communication has managed to become less stabby in recent years, more using the other end of the pitchfork.

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That’s awesome to read. It is a long, gradual practice of making yourself uncomfortable on purpose. I remember throwing up from anxiety before going out around 2016, but now I often host interviews with other artists. Just repeated running through the coals in bare feet.

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Definitely definitely. You've made great progress! I've yet to muster the courage to ask to interview anyone

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Thanks. You have, too. I read your wrap-ups and commentary about submissions and conferences and am always thinking, "Dang, he's got a drive going." If you wanna interview anyone, you'll get there.

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Thank you so much! That means a lot. A good goal for next year I think - I may well start a segment like yours.

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I absolutely love the Essays intro.

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Thanks. I woke up and thought, “Did I write anything yesterday that I don’t feel good about this morning?” Nope.

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