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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
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    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
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  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
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    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
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    06:03
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  17. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
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  18. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
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    07:30
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