Great interview. I have sent it to many friends, and i am using it to introduce my daughter, an editor at BuzzFeed, to the subtle wonders of Bud Trillin.
In 30 years of writing, only two people sent me handwritten notes immediately after reading their profiles: Calvin Trillin and Don Rickles. Really made an impression.
Always enjoyed Calvin Trillin as an urbane writer-raconteur who occasionally popped up on daytime talk shows to plug a book. I'm surprised to learn that he made his bones in the Deep South in the civil rights era as a reporter and freedom rider. Journalists required courage as well as activists.
Jackson, 1964 is a collection of some of Calvin Trillin's astonishing essays on race in America. It's on my bookshelf and I recommend that you get it for yours, if you don't already have it.
Hi Jonathan.
Great interview. I have sent it to many friends, and i am using it to introduce my daughter, an editor at BuzzFeed, to the subtle wonders of Bud Trillin.
Skip
So glad to hear that, Skip! Hope you are well.
Readers Digest!!!
In 30 years of writing, only two people sent me handwritten notes immediately after reading their profiles: Calvin Trillin and Don Rickles. Really made an impression.
He's a mensch...
Jeez I love every word of this conversation.
Thanks, Janie!
This is so funny, I'm going to keep it forever. A good way to start any day: with a laugh.
Definitely!
Praying mantis…love it.
I so enjoy your ruminating interviews. Thanks for a good read.
I'd like to see Bud write that poem.
I have reread my collection of Calvin Trillin books many times. They bring me great joy.
I'm going back for more helpings, too.
Always enjoyed Calvin Trillin as an urbane writer-raconteur who occasionally popped up on daytime talk shows to plug a book. I'm surprised to learn that he made his bones in the Deep South in the civil rights era as a reporter and freedom rider. Journalists required courage as well as activists.
His civil rights writing is among his best work.
Jackson, 1964 is a collection of some of Calvin Trillin's astonishing essays on race in America. It's on my bookshelf and I recommend that you get it for yours, if you don't already have it.
I on't have that one but will buy it.
Another great interview!
Thanks, Patrick