Indian American Literature

And for 23 years, I've given the same answer, whichis, of course I'd have written the-- of course,I would have written the book.I like my book.I think it's a good book.And it's a completely legitimate work of art.And lots of people like it.And their opinion is more important to methan the people who don't like it.So yeah, I've been saying this now for a quarter century.

I'm just really tired of religious people sayingthey need special treatment.They don't deserve special-- nobodydeserves special treatment.Deal with it.You don't like a book, don't read it.Read another book.You know, that's one of the reasons whythere are lots of books in the world.You can choose the books you like.You know, nobody forces you to read a 600-page book

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