Wild Card with Rachel Martin

Wild Card with Rachel Martin

Ocean Vuong on wanting to stop writing, strength through trauma and "The Emperor of Gladness"

Aug 28, 2025 · 0:38:11

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Ocean Vuong views writing as a compulsion rather than a skill.
He hopes for a future where he can stop writing.
His latest book is titled "The Emperor of Gladness."

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