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Book Introduction
Nikesh talks about why he had written his book, The Boxer.
  1. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  12. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  13. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  14. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  15. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  16. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  17. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  18. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  19. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  20. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
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