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Lawrence Wright: How I Write

The Apostate

The Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist who took on the Church of Scientology in his most recent book, Going Clear, talks about the latest threats from the organization, the wild story of how he got hired by The New Yorker, and the special writing desk that he built himself.

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Where do you live and why?

I live in Austin, Texas. I came in 1980 to work for Texas Monthly, but I only lasted on the staff for six months.

This won't last long. One year of fearless reporting for only $35 $25.

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