Hey, it's Alec. This is like listening to a great conversation, not an interview. BTW I'm three times Lena's age, and I LOVE "Girls." Talent and artistic energy crosses all boundaries.

I'm 12 minutes into the interview and I'm not finding Alec Baldwin to be interruptive in the least. I wonder what Lena thought!

Pleasantly surprised by this interview. Given the ages and worldviews of Baldwin and Dunham, I thought it would be awkward. But they connected in a way that was informative and entertaining.

Thanks.

I'm closer to Alec's age than Lena's, but I never miss an episode of "Girls". I can still remember having a freshly minted BFA and trying to figure out what next. I found the interview insightful, conversational, funny and leaving me wanting more.

"The true spirit of conversation consists in building on another man's observation, not overturning it." Edward Bulwer-Lytton 1803-1873, politician, poet, playwright, novelist. Keep interrupting in the kind way you do Alec, it's what gives your interview/conversation integrity.

I cannot believe Alec mentioned the bizarre goldmine that is "Stairway To Stardom"! My friend and I are the guys who rescued and resurrected the show from oblivion by getting in contact with the show's former host. I've been interviewed about it on NPR, and in The Village Voice. There's a youtube channel with almost 90 clips, and I've even put together a 3 dvd box set of the "best" stuff culled from the approximately 40 episodes that have survived. If Alec would be interested in a copy, please have him email me and I'll send him one for free.

Why doesn't anyone on this show or on Fresh Air know or find out that her parents are two of the most important and successful living visual artists? - And, it's relevant to her work - mother's a feminist and father explores intellect/sexuality. Much more interesting than her current boyfriend, if you want to pick a personal question to ask.
I am glad she talked with Alec about how she found herself in the mainstream. I went to Oberlin and I feel like I know her. In her case, creative success and confidence has been modeled for her. Lena Dunham and her story are great and inspiring and I'm SO happy to have this voice in the world. Maybe her "generation" - or people in it - is like her though there have been people like her for a few generations now, how great that it IS finally in the mainstream.

I re-listened and heard no interruptions by Alec, in fact, I heard insightful, intuitive questions that lead the conversation to entertaining and interesting places. Lena is a sharp, intelligent young woman, with lots to say. I felt that Alec's experience in the business enabled him to guide Lena and the conversation to places that the audience wanted to hear about.

I'm one the 1% who's life is affected by Alec's work

Always Be ..... Categorically Awesome

What was most entertaining/embarrassing was when Alec insinuated that he and Lena were leading parallel lives, or at least were on similar paths. Still an enjoyable show.

charlie rose..?? he may not interrupt quite as much,but he derails conversations all the time. he's got this nauseating habit of saying,with that grotesque smirk of his, "life is good",as if imploring his guest to agree with him. it would seem as if,in his world,that people who appear outwardly confident and succesful,did not have a right to their inner angst. charlie rose is dreadful!

I would suggest that the folks who are concerned with Alec's engaging, intense conversational style, which includes, yes, interrupting vs. just letting the talent run, take the time to read the transcript instead.

It's a whole different experience and may be more pleasing.

Charlie Rose is a great act, too, but he works in slow motion, lobbing softballs. Different style, different strokes. But I agree - the Alec & Charlie Hour would be a hoot!

She's so delightful, bright and charming. Alec Baldwin is surprisingly good interviewer, but needs to watch more Charlie Rose-the master. (don't interrupt so much; we know you're smart too.)

Love the show. This girl is awesome.

I'd like to see Baldwin & Rose attempt to interview each other in an televised interrupt-off.

Give Alec a break. It is a conversational show, not a traditional interview show. He is earnestly excited to talk to Lena.

Ditto: Alec you need to get someone to come on and interview you - maybe Lena because this is a nice conversation.

I LOVE Alec. I LOVE his energy. But he interrupts all his guests way too much. This interview had me yelling at my iPhone for him to PLEASE let her finish a thought. Pleeeeeease!

Another hideously entertaining show. Although I couldn't help feeling (for the first time) like Alec was sort of... auditioning for his guest. (I was going to say something a bit less polite, but then, why would he need to do that?)

Agree with the other commenters. Baldwin needs to stop interrupting.

STOP INTERRUPTING HER, ALEC. THIS IS BEYOND FRUSTRATING FOR LISTENERS.

i wonder if alec were a she,and were interrupting guys,would people be as bothered by it.... humnn..? i sort of don't think so,by what do i know.

Alec, stop interrupting her... she was on such an interesting train of thought (RE: her parents and parenting) and you distracted her!!
Otherwise very insightful interview.