The Third Man - Martins Discusses His New Murder Novel
Popescu:
Can I ask is Mr. Martins engaged in a new book?
Martins:
Yes, it's called The Third Man.
Popescu:
A novel, Mr. Martins?
Martins:
It's a murder story. I've just started it. It's based on fact.
Popescu:
Are you a slow writer, Mr. Martins?
Martins:
Not when I get interested.
Popescu:
I'd say you were doing something pretty dangerous this time.
Martins:
Yes?
Popescu:
Mixing fact and fiction.
Martins:
Should I make it all fact?
Popescu:
Why no, Mr. Martins. I'd say stick to fiction, straight fiction.
Martins:
I'm too far along with the book, Mr. Popescu.
Popescu:
Haven't you ever scrapped a book, Mr. Martins?
Martins:
Never.
Popescu:
Pity.
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