Saturday, June 25, 2011

James Baldwin talks about writing...

I remember seeing this clip years ago.  It was in a documentary film about Baldwin that I checked out of the Salem Public Library, soon after discovering Baldwin's wonderful, complicated novels.  I loved his read-out-loud beautiful prose and difficult characters.  And after watching the documentary, I loved him, too.  Through my most difficult times, it was nice to think of someone whose difficult times made mine pale in comparison, and who replied to them with such strength, humor and spirit.

2 comments:

Claudia said...

A high point of my actress... make that waitress-life was waiting on him and being able to briefly speak with him.

EM Lewis said...

Really, truly, Claudia? That is so amazing!! A *real* star sighting, in my book! Was it when you were in NYC?