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Scott Turow/Dustin Hoffman, Monday June 28

Just a reminder that there are tickets still available to see Dustin Hoffman interview Scott Turow on Monday evening at Zipper Hall at The Colburn School.  Remember, net proceeds from all of our events support worthwhile causes in Los Angeles promoting education, literacy and reading.  The Turow/Hoffman event supports the wonderful work of 826LA.  Thank…

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Questions for Scott Turow from Dave Barry

We reached Dave Barry who recently spoke at Live Talks Los Angeles, and he had these questions for Scott Turow. Barry: Which is more fictional: Kindle County, or Chicago? Turow: At the moment, in the federal courthouse, Rod Blagojevich is on trial for selling every governmental act in his power in exchange for campaign contributions. …

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Questions for Scott Turow from Amy Tan

We reached Amy Tan, who along with Scott Turow is in the all author rock band, The Rock Bottom Remainders, and asked her for a couple questions for Scott Turow. Tan: Apart from legal and procedural kind of research,  what kind of preparatory work or thinking do you do, .e.g, writing ideas in a journal, googling…

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Questions for Scott Turow from Abraham Verghese

Abraham Verghese is author of, most recently, the wonderful book, Cutting for Stone, now in paperback. If you’re looking for a great summer read, we strongly recommend it. Verghese:  Are you someone who plots out the whole book and knows it all, or do you follow a voice and see where it leads you? Turow: I…

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Welcome to the Live Talks Los Angeles blog, and to our website.  Make yourself at home and check out the place.  Here is where we will update information on our events, interact with our upcoming guests and share additional information about their work, their books, your questions and connect with readers and fans of the…

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