‘Buddhism and Björk help me handle fame’: novelist Ocean Vuong On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous made him a literary superstar. Now the Vietnamese American author is exploring his working-class roots in an ambitious follow‑up

Fascinating how Ocean Vuong channels his struggles into art. Buddhism and Björk as his guides through fame. Resilience in writing and life - a masterclass. #WritingResilience #ArtAndFame