A Conversation-ish With Gary Janetti
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🗓️ 14 July 2024
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
His new book "We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay" is a collection of essays, reflecting on travel, adventure (misadventure) and love. Interspersed with recollections of his trips are personal meditations on dining alone, journeys to diverse destinations and the importance of kindness while being a visitor.
Emmy nominated television writer, Gary Janetti joins us to talk about his new book.
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| 1:28.5 | Emmy-nominated television writer Gary Janetti joins us after the break to discuss some of his favorite work in his latest book |
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