Wallace Shawn
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Actor and playwright Wallace Shawn discusses how he finds pathos in the political and personal challenges of everyday life. His book Essays challenges us to look at our own behavior in an honest light. He also talks about "My Dinner with Andre," which he co-wrote with Andre Gregory, being released on DVD by the Criterion Collection.
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Comments [7]
Love Wallace Shawn!
I had the wonderful experience, many years ago, of sitting next to Andre Gregory and Wallace Shawn while having brunch with my sister at the Elephant and Castle in Soho... it was an intimate revisiting of the movie... my brunch with Andre
Wallace Shawn is always inspiring. I loved the interview and was reminded of what a huge impact My Dinner with Andre had on my life the first time I saw it. I thought he explained his ideas rather lucidly for a poetic playwright. Looking forward to reading the essays and fingers crossed on the new play hopping the Atlantic.
I am befuddled at this interview also...
I liked him as the Ferengi Grand Nagus in Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
Wow this guy needs to stick to writing. He is a terrible interview. I have no idea what the ideas are in his essays.
Oh, I LOVED Wallace Shawn as the garbage-magnate-cum-Broadway-financier on "The Nanny." His voice is unmistakeable.
Love Mr. Shawns voice! From "The Princess Bride" to "The Cosby Show" to "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". I feel like he has been part of my youth and adult life and his lines are quoted in my family regularly!
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