Jo Nesbø
Norwegian writer and musician
Exultation, fear, quiet comfort and even hate.
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Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?
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Panic and euphoria.
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People having really loud conversations on their phones in public places.
Not feeling old but everyone treating you that way.
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