Robert Dessaix Is a Fox (Not a Hedgehog)

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Read This

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4 months ago

Read This is a show about the books we love and the stories behind them, hosted by Michael Williams. Every Thursday, you’ll hear insightful conversations with the smartest, funniest readers and writers we know and in-depth interviews with the best Australian and international authors talking about their lives and their work. You’ll never be left wondering what to read next.

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Robert Dessaix Is a Fox (Not a Hedgehog)

Read This

29 minutes

8 months ago

Robert Dessaix Is a Fox (Not a Hedgehog)

Tasmanian writer Robert Dessaix is a man of many talents when it comes to the written form – from travel memoir and fiction to biography and philosophy, he’s done it all. He became a household name for many listeners to ABC Radio following a long stint hosting the beloved show Books and Writing. Now, at 81, Robert is back with a new memoir. This week, Michael is joined by Robert for a conversation about memory, dance, and being a chameleon. Reading list: A Mother’s Disgrace, Robert Dessaix, 1994 Corfu, Robert Dessaix, 2001 Twilight of Love, Robert Dessaixt, 2004 Chameleon, Robert Dessaix, 2025 Perfection, Vincenzo Latronico, 2025 You can find these books and all the others we mentioned at your favourite independent book store. Socials: Stay in touch with Read This on Instagram Guest: Robert Dessaix