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 Ask Penguin  Elizabeth Strout with Isy Suttie
 Oct 27, 2021 
 Elizabeth Strout, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author famous for the Lucy Barton series, joins comedian Isy Suttie for a captivating discussion. They explore the mystical process of character creation, spurred by objects like a ring from her great aunt. Strout reflects on class dynamics and the accompanying shame, and even shares insights from her experiences on the comedy stage. Additionally, they delve into F. Scott Fitzgerald's influence on writing and the spontaneous, instinctual methods that shape the craft of storytelling. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 2min 
 Empathy and Connection Through Storytelling 
 02:22 • 12min 
 Reflections on F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Nuances of Class 
 14:30 • 2min 
 The Art of Spontaneous Writing 
 16:38 • 5min 
 The Heart of Creativity and Connection 
 21:32 • 8min 
 The Evolving Relationship with a Thesaurus 
 29:42 • 2min 
 The Writer's Ritual: Balancing Creativity and Life 
 31:23 • 7min 

