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Will Harris in conversation with Gabriel Gbadamosi

Talking about the challenge of true connection
28th August, 2024
'The real challenge is not so much to connect but to empathise with the knowledge that connection is impossible.'
Will Harris

Will Harris

Will Harris is a poet.

Gabriel Gbadamosi

Gabriel Gbadamosi

Gabriel Gbadamosi is a poet, playwright, essayist and critic.

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