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Roy Blount, Jr., Writer

Season 7 Episode 9 | 26m 46s

Evan speaks with writer Roy Blount, Jr.

Roy Blount, Jr. knows more about words than almost anyone else, ever. His writing has been compared to Mark Twain's. He's funnier than anyone you know and he's written about everything from being Southern to being a pro football player to being a dog.

12/07/2008

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Roy Blount, Jr., Writer

Season 7 Episode 9 | 26m 46s

Roy Blount, Jr. knows more about words than almost anyone else, ever. His writing has been compared to Mark Twain's. He's funnier than anyone you know and he's written about everything from being Southern to being a pro football player to being a dog.

12/07/2008

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