Ian Fleming
Author of the James Bond books, who Gaiman read an article by, detailing his unenjoyable writing process.
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Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
The novelist who created James Bond, whose biography and lifestyle in Jamaica were discussed in the book 'Goldeneye'.

The 6 Books I Read In June 2022 | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author of the James Bond novels, who built the Goldeneye estate in Jamaica and wrote his books there. He began writing 'Casino Royale' at age 43.

Ep. 204: Working Less, Overthinking, and Deep Life Principles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Author of the James Bond novels, who built a house in Jamaica and wrote his books there starting at age 43.

Neil Gaiman — The Interview I've Waited 20 Years To Do
Tim Ferriss
The author of the James Bond books, who Neil Gaiman recalls disliked the process of writing but used unconventional methods, like checking into undesirable hotels, to force productivity. Fleming also plotted several of Roald Dahl's short stories.

Donald Knuth: Algorithms, Complexity, and The Art of Computer Programming | Lex Fridman Podcast #62
Lex Fridman
The author of James Bond books, admired by Knuth for his ability to write exciting descriptions of games within his stories.

Neil Gaiman and Debbie Millman - The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of the James Bond books, who Gaiman read an article by, detailing his unenjoyable writing process.

Make Learning As Addictive As Social Media - Quickly Make Progress At Anything | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author of the James Bond novels, including 'Dr. No.'

E131: 2024 Fantasy President picks, debt ceiling agreement, Dollar dominance & more
All-In Podcast
Author of the James Bond books, mentioned in the context of his books being posthumously rewritten due to accusations of sexism.

Safi Bahcall — On Thinking Big, Curing Cancer, and Transforming Industries | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of the James Bond novels who struggled to sell film rights, facing 'false fails' and underestimation of the concept.