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In the episode, Bailey explained that Philip Roth chose Blake because he had read Taylor’s biography of Cheever and found it superb, citing the title as an influential work. The discussion highlighted how the book shaped Roth’s view of the author and suggested it was a noteworthy read for fans. Overall, the hosts presented it as a highly recommended work.
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Bailey noted that Roth chose him because he had read Taylor's biography of Cheever, citing the book Here We Are, My Friendship with Philip Roth as influential.
I think Philip chose Blake because he had read Blake's life of Cheever and thought it was superb, said Benjamin Taylor, Roth's close friend, ... the author of Here We Are, My Friendship with Philip Roth.