Goodreads asked Nico Lee:

What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Nico Lee The paychecks. Thomas Pynchon makes millions from chat show appearances, alone... Or it could be that it doesn't matter what is the best thing. If you are 'a writer' it's not like you chose to be. It's like asking what's the best thing about being a monkey. It's essential monkey-ness probably precludes... no, wait, a minute, it's bananas. Is the answer to both, bananas?

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