And what I hoped, and what I still hope, is that within those familiar elements I'm able to provide a unique twist. If there's anything that's truly unique about the series, what I'm most proud of is Eragon's relationship with Saphira.
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It's obviously enormously gratifying, and I'm enormously grateful that so many people have enjoyed the story. This sort of attention . . . I don't think it's something that would be normal (to deal with) at any age. I just try to stay calm and enjoy myself.Christopher Paolini
I didn't have a lot to do. Dad felt I was too young to go to college I didn't have a job, and the nearest town was some 20 miles away. I needed a way of entertaining myself. Writing was what I settled on.
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His parents now spend much of their time handling the business side of their son's success. It's gotten so big, ... I just can't handle it by myself.
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I've never gone to a regular school. I've never held a normal job. I just don't have anything to compare this to. But my parents have taken pains to make sure I understand exactly how unusual this is.
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