: Re: How much "throat-clearing," or introduction and exposition, is acceptable to introduce a narrator? I am writing Historical Fiction Novel. A Reporter is interviewing a Centenarian who narrates the

"Show, don't tell!"
It's always a good idea to show who your character is through their actions and dialogue. This way, there's no separation between "introducing the character" and "telling the story". It could be said that story is character.
Instead of telling the reader what the Centenarian's hobby is, why not show the hobby in action? If the hobby is important to the story, this could be a great way to introduce the character.
An interview can work to provide exposition, but be careful not to just dump information. A reader usually won't care yet - in general, they're looking for a story, not a textbook.
It's often a good idea to open a novel by demonstrating the main character in their normal state. This way, when you start to shake up their world, it's even more interesting because of the contrast you've created. How long should you spend doing this? As long as it takes for the reader to grasp who your character is. Make us care!

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