@lillycoyote I’ve had that experience with writers and actors that I’ve met. Some are wonderful, some are unbelievably rude and disappointing. That’s why I love watching The Actors Studio you find out quickly who’s who. I wonder if Tom’s still like that since he’s not churning out much work lately, or is he?—
@Jeruba—if it’s something that Tom wrote, I suspect it’s on purpose, but it might be a mistake of the person who posted the article. The article was originally in GQ magazine. I read another article that Tom will often spend a week or even a month on one page of his book, making sure each word is in its precise place. He’s worth a read, yes, especially for people who enjoy allusions and multilayers.