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In fiction, it's a big challenge to keep the reader in one place for so long.


Victor LaValle

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VICTOR GRIGNARD In our show you have to pay attention and know what happened before. I think it's very intellige...
VICTOR GARBER I've been amazed that it's so popular with people. But it's been fantastic. People are v...
VICTOR GARBER I like the fact that Jack is always wearing a tie except when he's on a mission. I do like it wh...
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