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She’s referred to as an “elder” in the “Blackbird” liner notes, which doesn’t bother her: “To an 18-year-old, I am an elder,” she says.

"He conducted surveillance of their homes and took notes about the location of their homes," he said of Boelter.

Mr Heyle admits it can be upsetting for architects and engineers whose buildings are destroyed but notes that Somalis have become resilient - especially those studying engineering.

The notes are all addressed to John Gregory Dunne, Didion’s husband and lifelong writing partner.

That I’m making things worse and that I’m giving notes to people that are detrimental rather than exciting, and that I’m mitigating my own risks rather than trying to bolster creative swings.