One thing she didnt get, however, was a hefty paycheck.
The Handmaids Taletelevision series was not my deal.
We did not have a negotiating position.
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I did get brought on as an executive consultant, but that wasnt a lot of money.
People think its been all Hollywood glamour since the TV show happened, but thats not happening to me.
But book sales have been brisk, so theres that.
Atwood also touched on the movement and the cultural conversation surrounding the series.
#metoo is a symptom of something bigger, she said.
The same way having a temperature when youre sick is a symptom.
When you have a temperature, you think, theres something wrong with me.
What shall I do?
Thats what #metoo is.
Its a wake-up call, not the solution.
Structural support for women was allowed to lapse.
We were told all we had to do was wear more Chanel and smile a lot and lean in.
Still, she said she wishes her book were not so relevant.
Im glad people are talking aboutThe Handmaids Taleagain.
Every election, theres a surge in book sales, she said.
I would prefer this not to be happening.
Its like that sign that someone was holding up during the Womens March.
I cant believe Im still holding up this fing sign.
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