Matt Haig: I use Winnie-the-Pooh as a pencil sharpener for the mind'
Briefly

As a child, the earliest reading experience was flipping through a Massey Ferguson catalogue, filled with agricultural equipment, especially captivated by a big red combine harvester.
Roald Dahl's The Witches was a formative book, presenting a delightfully demented adventure that terrified children, encapsulating the thrill of childhood horror.
SE Hinton's The Outsiders became a teenage companion, capturing the essence of youth with its romantic and gritty portrayal of teenage boys, resonating with personal experiences.
Emily Dickinson's writings provided solace during personal struggles, with her agoraphobia relatable and her words serving as light in dark times, ultimately shaping a desire to write.
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