June 2012
Simon Rich
[Writer]
IN CONVERSATION WITH
Simon Rich
[Writer]
“I just want to say I’m sorry about how this interview turned out.”
Two proper objects of the description “short and declarative”:
The sentences of Tao Lin
The on-court ass-whomping of Nathaniel Rich by Simon Rich
SR: Did the editors tell you what they wanted us to talk about?
SR: Yes, they said they wanted my opinion on “fiction’s relevance in contemporary society.” Pretty cool subject!
SR: Yeah, and we’ll get to it. First, though, there’s a rumor that needs to be addressed. Is it true that you recently beat your older brother at basketball for the first time ever?
SR: [Laughs] That just happened, in fact. Like an hour ago.
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The sentences of Tao Lin
The on-court ass-whomping of Nathaniel Rich by Simon Rich
SR: Did the editors tell you what they wanted us to talk about?
SR: Yes, they said they wanted my opinion on “fiction’s relevance in contemporary society.” Pretty cool subject!
SR: Yeah, and we’ll get to it. First, though, there’s a rumor that needs to be addressed. Is it true that you recently beat your older brother at basketball for the first time ever?
SR: [Laughs] That just happened, in fact. Like an hour ago.
We hope you enjoy this excerpt.
To read the full piece, please purchase a copy of the magazine from The McSweeney’s Store.
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