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#1 DavidJones

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Posted 10 January 2010 - 03:32 PM

On Bond:

http://iamtw.org/benson-on-bond.html

and

On writing in general:

http://iamtw.org/art_benson.html

Edited by DavidJones, 10 January 2010 - 03:56 PM.


#2 Harry Fawkes

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Posted 10 January 2010 - 10:50 PM

Very interesting interview. Thank you so much. The tips on writing was a God send.

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Harry Fawkes B)

#3 DAN LIGHTER

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Posted 11 February 2010 - 07:07 PM

I agree some great interviews there. Nice to hear from Benson himself that he just tried to stay true to Bond and not mimic Fleming in anyway. I think he did a fine job of it all, and doesn't quite get the credit he is due. He doesn't pick easy writing jobs what with the game tie In's etc.