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Kae Tempest on creativity and his gender transition: ‘I’m just glad to be alive’


Ten years after his debut novel, the poet and musician has written a follow-up exploring self-discovery and a life lived on the edge. He talks about sexuality, pronouns and drawing strength from the literature he loves

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