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Stephen Fry

Mar 6, 2005
Acclaimed novelist Stephen Fry discusses his book 'The Hippopotamus', exploring the satirical nature, character ambiguity, and deeper understanding of human nature. They also discuss an awkward encounter with wealth and mortality, the influence of Evelyn Waugh, language, faith, and the value of hard work. Fry reflects on the family history of refugees and the process of writing a novel.
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