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Paul Theroux

When I started writing, I did have some idealised notion of my dad as a writer. But I have less and less of a literary rivalry with him as I've gone on. I certainly don't feel I need his approval, although maybe that's because I'm confident that I've got

Paul Theroux

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Paul Theroux began his writing career admiring his father as a writer and initially saw him as a competitor. Over time, he has grown more secure in his own abilities and no longer feels the need to compete with or seek approval from his dad.

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