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What was the author's initial idea for a more exciting writing project?
The author's initial idea was to write a cookbook titled 'Dining Without Crumbs: The Art of Eating Over the Sink'.
Why did the author's initial idea of writing a cookbook get rejected by publishers?
The publishers found the idea 'cute' but not suitable for them, and advised the author to first publish something related to his research.
What was the advice given to the author when he was told to write about his research first?
The advice given to the author was that he needed to publish something related to his research first in order to get the opportunity to write something else.
Why was the author hesitant to write about his research?
The author was hesitant because he wanted to write something more free and less constrained, rather than writing about his research which he did all day long.
How did the author eventually receive the opportunity to write something else?
The author eventually received the opportunity to write something else after being advised to publish something related to his research first.
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