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'Da Vinci' Author Lets Others Fight It Out
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) _ said. ``But we're all talking about them, and that's really the point.''
The talk was a rare chance to catch a personal glimpse of the private author. Among his revelations: When struggling with a difficult plot point, he dangles from a pair of gravity boots to think it out _ a habit adopted while figuring out anagrams for his book ``Angels and Demons.''
The audience also learned that the former prep school English teacher wants., Holy Grail.'' For Brown, the issue has become fodder for jokes.
``By the way if anybody in the audience would like to sue me, we have forms out back,'' Brown said. ``Just pick one up on your way out.''
The talk, presented by New Hampshire Public Radio and The Music Hall of Portsmouth, was billed as his only public appearance before next month's release of the movie version of ``The Da Vinci Code,'' starring Tom Hanks. Brown an executive producer..''