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William Kennedy

Pulitzer Prize winner, William Kennedy, talks with Don in this 1984 interview about the reprinting of his book The Ink Truck and critics response to it. He also discusses how the New York State Writers Institute came about as well as the goals for the institute.

Listen to the William Kennedy interview with Don Swaim, October 26, 1984
(32 min. 36 sec)

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In this 1986 interview, William Kennedy and his son Brendan, stop by to discuss the children’s book that they co-authored, entitled Charlie Malarkey and the Belly Button Machine. Brendan explains how his father’s fame has affected him and if he is going to follow in his shoes. William also discusses with Don his next project, Quinn’s Book and when it will be coming out.

Listen to the William Kennedy interview with Don Swaim, November 17, 1986
(23 min. 38 sec)

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William Kennedy who is a MacArthur Fellow, recipient of the National Book Critics Circle Award and author of Ironweed, Billy Phelan's Greatest Game and Legs, talks to Don Swaim about being a reporter, finding time to write, living in Albany, New York and surprising yourself with your own imagination.

Listen to the William Kennedy interview with Don Swaim, June 7, 1988
(23 min. 13 sec)

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