How does one get connected to Texas panhandle windmill repairmen

INTERVIEWER

How does one get connected to Texas panhandle windmill repairmen?

PROULX

Well, call them up and ask them. Go around to where they start out in the morning and see if you can go along.

INTERVIEWER

Do you tell them, I’m working on a novel—can I see what you do?

PROULX

Not usually. Most people who do the kind of things I’m interested in are used to being ignored. There aren’t many people who want to see what they do. So usually they’re pretty forthcoming and willing and maybe even eager to share the difficulties and strains of their trade.

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