Norman Mailer discusses his book, “Tough Guys Don’t Dance.” Mailer details the plot, which is set in Provincetown, Massachusetts and follows the protagonist Tim Madden. Madden is an alcoholic writer who is attracted to wealthy blondes. When he awakes one morning with blood in his car, a dead woman in the woods, and no memory of the events of the previous night, Madden sets out on an investigation to solve the crime and clear his name. Also in this interview, Mailer discusses his writing process and feminist allegations regarding his work and personal life.
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