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Laura Jane Williams's avatar

I am so so here for this real deep-dive of an interview on Substack - thank you! Every question (and answer!) here is incredibly insightful - especially the MJ/Kanye unpicking, but I have to say, asking “What does that kind of intense parasocial relationship feel like?” was really brilliant… something I didn’t realise I’ve been longing for a person to ask another person! It’s a thumbs up from me x

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Pandora Sykes's avatar

Ahh Laura Jane, so pleased to hear it hit the spot. Vanessa comparing that level of fandom to a crush you think about 24/7, I was like, aha! I get it now!

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Laura Jane Williams's avatar

She’s a really eloquent thinker - thrilled to have been introduced to her work

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Rebecca's avatar

Totally lit up my brain, I loved the questions – an important part of getting a great interview. Vanessa was so thought-provoking. Thanks Pandora :)

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Sophie's avatar

Brilliant conversation. Felt like a particularly fantastic High Low author special (still haven't found any audio that fills that void). Thank you!

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Pandora Sykes's avatar

Ahhh thank you! I love doing live interviews, but the challenge is always how to get them to a wider audience. I am going to try and write more of them up (partic the non-fiction) from now on

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Vix's avatar

Love this Pandora- such thoughtful and considered questions & such fascinating answers too!

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Lauren Jordan's avatar

This was such a thoughtful, fascinating interview. You really have an incredible knack for asking considered questions. Thank you for sharing!

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Pandora Sykes's avatar

what a kind thing to say - thank you. i interview people weekly and trust me when i say i also ask some very turdulous ones too [not a word, should be a word]

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Zesty Spirals's avatar

I’m a teacher. ‘Turdulous’ may now enter my vocabulary.

This was such a thoughtful and thought-provoking piece that touched on so many things (the bit about hyperbole articulated a thought I’ve had for a good while). I will be checking out her poetry and ordering this book!

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Erin's avatar

Really interesting interview! Added the book to my wishlist.

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Catherine's avatar

Excellent. Loved listening to both of you.

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The Sophist's avatar

OOH this was a good read. Thankyou so much to both Vanessa Kisuule and Pandora.

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Keely Wilson's avatar

Fascinating interview - thank you both.

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Helen Marshall's avatar

Very thought provoking, a great breakfast read, it’s set me up for the day. Thank you

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Seanna's avatar

This is so fascinating, thank you both for sharing your thoughts on this

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Pandora Sykes's avatar

hahaha I do hear this a bit. I really want to keep this letter a culture space, not a shopping space - there are now so many substacks, that I want my USP here to be super clear! - BUT I will try and chuck in something occasionally, yes. because you can't take the magpie out of me

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