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I never think of an entire book at once. I always just start with a very small idea. In 'Holes,' I just began with the setting; a juvenile correctional facility located in the Texas desert. Then I slowly make up the story, and rewrite it several times, and each time I rewrite it, I get new ideas, and change the old ideas around.

I may have ruined my life, but at least I got to eat some really good Chinese food.

There is no lake at Camp Green Lake.

I'm no good at describing my books. 'Holes' has been out now for seven years, and I still can't come up with a good answer when asked what that book is about.

When I write a novel, every word is mine. I welcome suggestions from my editor, but in the end, I make all the final decisions.

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