Michael Tolkin

Adrienne Wong interviewed Michael Tolkin for the Financial Times.

A few of the questions and answers:

What book changed your life?

The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith.

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What’s your favourite word?

Impeachment.

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Which author would you most like to review the work of?

Chris Kraus.

Read the entire Q & A.

Michael Tolkin (born 1950) is an American filmmaker and novelist. He has written numerous screenplays, including The Player (1992), which he adapted from his book, and for which he received the 1993 Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay.

--Marshal Zeringue