"I'm not sure how much more disappointment I can take," says Bob Sr., sipping on a lukewarm cup of coffee.
Q: Your series has been widely panned by critics and readers alike. How do you respond to the backlash?
A: Ah, the haters just don't understand genius, Samantha. My books are a reflection of the crushing despair that is modern life. I'm like the literary equivalent of a punch in the gut, a wake-up call to the apathetic masses.
Q: Your son, Bob Jr., has been vocal about his disappointment in your work. Do you have any response to that?
A: Oh, that little scamp. He just doesn't get it. He thinks art should be pretty and pleasant, like one of his silly memes. But I'm a visionary, Samantha. I'm a trailblazer.
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