The Baltimore Sun interview Harrison Demchick

Interview excerpt:"What was your inspiration for "The Listeners"?I read an article somewhere about someone cutting off his thumb. I don't remember the details, but it got me thinking about the removal of body parts as a ritual or part of an initiation ceremony. It's all about symbolism. I decided to have the Listeners slice off their right ears because they think it will help them hear the truth more clearly. That became the driving force behind the plot."Read the full interview here: articles.baltimoresun.com