Podcast: Salman Rushdie at Harvard's Memorial Church

re: Podcast: Salman Rushdie at Harvard's Memorial Church

JG12 — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:34:33 GMT

Thanks for asking the question that the young woman did not ask - "Begging the question, can you tell us, Mr. Rushdie, that you yourself never received any advice at the beginning of your career?" Is that why it took him 12 years to get published? His comments about the young woman - Zadie Smith made me feel embarrassed for him.

His answers were an insight into his character - VERY Arrogant, or atleast needing to convey superiority! His answers seemed flippant at times. Was he never curious about someone's craft? achievements? and the process involved? I think it was just hard to see so many people gushing over him regardless of what he said.

Needless to say, I didn't see the point of waiting in the line to buy the book nor meet him.

When I do become successful at my craft, now, i know how not to be!

re: Podcast: Salman Rushdie at Harvard's Memorial Church

Kit — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:02:16 GMT

Thanks for the mp3.

It was hot there -- someone needs to show the bookstore staff how to open a window. Why are we modern people stupider than the people who built these nice old buildings (with huge windows)? Or do we have to suffer because it's art?

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