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95. Author Interview with Bella Mackie

Frankie is next in line with Bella Mackie, author of What a Way to Go, to discuss the importance of laughing at your misfortunes, why we're always rooting for the anti-hero and our endless fascination with the filthy rich. 


Follow Bella on Instagram at @mackie_bella.


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