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Shin-Yi Pai

Taiwanese American poet, essayist, and podcast host; Seattle Civic Poet (2023–2024); creator and host of the award-winning podcast Ten Thousand Things; 2024 Shelley Memorial Award winner.

Jun 24, 2026

Libby DankmanADVERTISER
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Or you can listen anytime on the KUOW app or wherever you get your podcasts.
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My name is Xinyi Pai.
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What does keep me up late at night on some occasions is working on different art or writing projects.
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The kind of art projects that I like engaging in late at night include working with needle and thread and making embroideries.
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I really enjoy the repetitive and ritual act of making a stitch and being able to see a thing materialize and unfold before my eyes.
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and find that very satisfying.
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My most memorable night owl experience in Seattle came about 10 years ago when I was working for the company Atlas Obscura, and I rented the Georgetown Steam Plant and produced a concert with the Seattle Phonographers Union, which include sound artists like Suzy Kozawa and Steve Peters.

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