Andreas asked Andy Weir:

Hi Mr. Weir. My favorite thing about the book is Mark Watney's snarky, wise-ass personality. Is this in any way modeled on your own personality (or an exaggerated version of you)? Andreas

Andy Weir Yes, he's based largely on my own personality. But he's smarter, braver, and doesn't have any of my flaws. I guess he's what I wish I were like.

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Was there a particular reason why you chose not to talk about Mark's personal life?

Aljaž asked Andy Weir:

How long did it take to write The Martian and also is there anything you would change if you would be writing it again? Thanks.

Abi Demina asked Andy Weir:

Did you ever worry that your story would be too technical? Please talk about how you - with your in-depth knowledge of NASA and space travel - were able to remain objective enough to neither overwhlem nor patronise your readers? It must have been difficult to find that balance.

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Hi Mr. Weir. My favorite thing about the book is Mark Watney's snarky, wise-ass personality. Is this in any way modeled on your own personality (or an exaggerated version of you)? Andreas

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Was there a particular reason why you chose not to talk about Mark's personal life?

How long did it take to write The Martian and also is there anything you would change if you would be writing it again? Thanks.

Did you ever worry that your story would be too technical? Please talk about how you - with your in-depth knowledge of NASA and space travel - were able to remain objective enough to neither overwhlem nor patronise your readers? It must have been difficult to find that balance.

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