Act 1: Stuart Dybek
By The ArchivesAct 1: Stuart Dybek
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Author Stuart Dybek joins Alison Cuddy to talk about the early-morning phone call awarding him a half-million dollar MacArthur Fellowship. Plus, we delve into some of his early inspirations, the challenge of turning an artistic passion into a full-fledged career, and the importance that a neighborhood like Pilsen plays in his writing.