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" Writing is a way of drifting within my own mind: almost a solitary process, so to speak. "

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" Chiki Sarkar edited 'Mrs Funnybones,' and she is a ruthless but kind editor to work with. The only lesson I learnt during this process was to say, 'Yes, Prime Minister,' and re-write. "

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