Benjamin Law
Writer
Benjamin Law is a writer and author of The Family Law and Gaysia.
‘Do you really need $150 billion?’ Bernie Sanders on taxing the uber-rich
The American senator on the “so-called” American Dream, the influence of his working-class upbringing – and making money from books.
- by Benjamin Law
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Sexism at work made Bonnie Garmus start writing. It sold 7 million copies
The American author of Lessons in Chemistry on why her debut novel took so long – and what makes her happiest about it.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘I’ve heard some strange theories’: Paul Murray on The Bee Sting’s climax
The Irish writer on his childhood fear of the devil, his superpower – and one of the enigmas of his latest novel.
- by Benjamin Law
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A comedian’s advice to their younger self: ‘Get a double bed and be more forward’
Rhys Nicholson discusses sex education, career death and going full Victorian nanny.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘Try to think about yourself as the slave’: Advice from historian Mary Beard
The British professor discusses the deaths that impacted her the most, making it in a male field and the Summer of Love.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘People are asking’: Why Kerry Armstrong’s make-up artist checked behind her ears
The actress discusses raising three boys as a single mum, making lasting impressions – and whose body she’d like to have in her next life.
- by Benjamin Law
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Sex before, not after, a romantic dinner – and other advice from foodie Alison Roman
The New York-based cook and food writer on weighing up expiry dates, dining with political opposites – and how history will judge meat-eaters.
- by Benjamin Law
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No kids, car or mortgage: How 2024 Venice Biennale artist Archie Moore makes a living
The Kamilaroi and Bigambul man is only the second solo Indigenous artist to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale.
- by Benjamin Law
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Some say Celeste Barber’s now too hot to parody beauty standards …
Here’s the comedian and social media star’s blunt reply.
- by Benjamin Law
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‘So much younger’: Author Sally Rippin on the startling age kids first view porn
The Australian Children’s Laureate on parental panic, ending up in medical journals and an unexpected remarriage.
- by Benjamin Law