It's about the connecting force from form to form. It's the toe bone connecting to the shoulder bone. It's the bacterial kick of life force, something growing out of nothing, forming itself out of something else. Form never stops. And form is always environmental.
Ali SmithShort stories consume you faster. They're connected to brevity. With the short story, you are up against mortality. I know how tough they are as a form, but they're also a total joy.
Ali SmithThe whole point is, we can forget. Itโs important that we forget some things. Otherwise weโd go round the world carrying a hodload of stuff we just donโt need.
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