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“I read a ton of nonfiction. I tend to read about a lot of very extreme situations, life-or-death situations. I'm very interested in books about Arctic exploration or about doomed Apollo missions. I tend to read a lot of nonfiction that's sort of hyperbolic and visceral. And then I kind of draw on my own personal experiences and my own sort of generic life experience, and I kind of try to feed my day-to-day reality that I have with sort of high stakes reference points that I read about. They're things everyone can relate to.”

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Simon Rich
Simon Rich

Simon Rich is an American humorist known for his unique sense of humor and satirical style. Born on June 5, 1984, he graduated from Columbia University. Rich's work often explores social phenomena and human nature in a humorous way, winning him a wide audience. His short stories and essays have been published in various publications, including The New Yorker and The New York Times, and he has received multiple awards. more

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