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doug brunt today we are with anna quindlin she's been a journalist for the new york post the

new york times she's the author of more than 20 books including nine novels her 1994 novel one

true thing was made into a film starring marl strepep, René Zelliger, and William Hurt.

And she's won this little award called the Pulitzer Prize for her commentary.

She really is a legend as an independent force of a writer.

But even more than that, she is a thoughtful and wonderful ambassador for the craft of writing.

And it's wonderful to be with you today.

Thanks for coming on.

Welcome to the show.

Thanks, Doug.

Always happy to talk about books.

Well, your drink today is a mix of seltzer and simple syrup, lime, and basil.

So I'm going to get going on that while we begin talking.

I can't believe you're

actually making this. I mean, it's pretty impressive, especially considering that it's not really

a cocktail. It's a mocktail. Well, is there a name for this? No, I think it has a name,

but the name includes vodka. and we're not including vodka.

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