The Art of Noticing

The Art of Noticing

Who Cares?

A thought borrowed from Leanne Shapton about why the answer should be "you." PLUS The Heard No. 23

Rob Walker
Feb 11, 2022
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As a longtime fan of Leanne Shapton, I dug this recent podcast interview with her, published on Lithub. It’s enjoyable throughout, but there was one moment in particular I want to highlight.

The passage is teased at the beginning of the podcast, but lands better in context, about a half hour in. The interviewer asks Shapton about trying new things — writ…

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