CLEAN : No time like the past says genre-busting history buff Ellroy

The speaker discusses their lifelong interest in history, particularly Los Angeles and World War II. They describe their writing process, which involves writing by hand and avoiding modern technology. The speaker emphasizes their focus on historical novels and their desire to create a unified history of Los Angeles. They express a preference for writing long, epic books and discuss their unique approach to merging crime, historical, and political novels. The speaker also shares their views on contemporary culture and their intention to continue writing significant works.

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