But I´m not believe him. Talking about his experieces had to be very hard to him, after all a man had been executed he was befriended with. I also quess, he wears shades here in order to hide his emotions.
Hah.. I've never seen Truman on Video before. Never realised he is such a "fruitcake" :) I mean with the lisping, head bobbing and the twirling hand gestures. He's acting like a perfect 21st century hair stylissst.
What kills me the most, is to see all that in a 1950's context.
PS To all hardcore fans: That is not to be demeaning to the Great Writer, it's just a funny thought. So take it easy. Cheers.
Between the pages of the book there're times where the presence of his attachment to the inmates is notorious, he tries really hard to hide it but he failed, not because of his lack of talent (he exceeds way above average), because it's impossible to do that. Still remains to be one of my favorite writers!
Love the book (In Cold Blood), love the movie, and love the character that embodies Truman. Now, i think that is not possible a total abstraction of the writer of his work; without a doubt his self-called non fiction technique represents the most closer representation of objectivity.
sexual labels dont apply on genius! sexual (and all kind of) labels are violent and narrowminded. dont keep A N Y for yourself if you want to be free.
TRUMAN CAPOTE WAS A VERY SMART MAN AND A BRILLIANT WRITER. Yes, his speech was odd, but interesting.....Read his short story, A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, It is lovely. Or check out the movie on youtube!
I just finished watching "Capote", and I am very intrigued with his stories now. I am going to buy the book "in cold blood this weekend", I am kind of a slow reader but I look forward to reading this book. What are some of his other good books to read, I am unfamiliar with his work.
I've read most everything that Capote penned. All of his works are wonderful, but I would first recommend Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood. Obviously his most famous works, these two books are 20th century classics. Read the short story A Christmas Memory. It is very touching and an easy before bed read. The Grass Harp and Other Voices, Other Rooms are great works as well. If you like short stories, the collection found in Music for Chameleons is one of the best.
hes brilliant. too bad so many people just view him on the surface as is evident by the comments here. such a loss for them. his characters (not only in In Cold Blood, his short story characters moreso), operate on such a deep level in the imagination (read The Headless Hawk, DJ is very current, also, Master Misery).
btw, the guy in the movie was too slow in his impersonation.
And to touch on Mailer's criticism of In Cold Blood...I had not heard this before, but it's somewhat amusing to hear as Mailer described Capote as 'the most perfect writer' of his generation just after Breakfast at Tiffany's. If any negativity envelops In Cold Blood it is simply relating to the moral argument about Capote's desire for the killers to die so he could complete the work. In terms of the book, it's pretty much a flawless work. Incomparable. And superior to any Mailer's non-fiction
As a journalist and writer, I think I understand what Capote's driving at when he says the difference between journalism and fiction is one moves horizontally the other vertically, etc. In journalism, the task is to simply report what happened, where, when, why ... the task, or challenge of the fiction writer is to drop the trap door, so to speak, and enter a different world, to 'make' and not just 'describe.'
I have only seen the film "In Cold Blood", but there was an interesting parallel with "Other Voices Other Rooms" in that it was the stare, the gaze of the killer that eventually made him commit the deed. The nice guy, the father, bound in the cellar kept looking at the killer, and it was this incessant shaming gaze from which he wanted to escape that made him slit his throat and shoot him.
In "Other Voices, Other Rooms" the hero's father is a quadraplegic with all seeing eyes.
I haven't read any of Norman Mailer's work to tell the truth. The only reason I know he has written Non-fiction work is because of something I read in the preface to "Music for Chameleons" (I think that's where I read it). Apparently Norman Mailer initially described Capote's non-fiction novel as a "failure of the imagination". Then Mailer went on to write some of his own. I believe that he Executioner's song is a non-fiction novel, but since I haven't read it - don't take my word for it lol
I'd love to hear him say, "You know what? I'm happy..."
drmoonrat 2 years ago
But I´m not believe him. Talking about his experieces had to be very hard to him, after all a man had been executed he was befriended with. I also quess, he wears shades here in order to hide his emotions.
VitoPossilipo 2 years ago
maybe he doesn't want us to believe him.
drmoonrat 2 years ago
Maybe.
VitoPossilipo 2 years ago
Hah.. I've never seen Truman on Video before. Never realised he is such a "fruitcake" :) I mean with the lisping, head bobbing and the twirling hand gestures. He's acting like a perfect 21st century hair stylissst.
What kills me the most, is to see all that in a 1950's context.
PS To all hardcore fans: That is not to be demeaning to the Great Writer, it's just a funny thought. So take it easy. Cheers.
Docentino 2 years ago
@Docentino u know he was gay right?
bluewidow121 2 years ago
Thanks. And what about JD Salinger who just died.
paolosilv 2 years ago
Between the pages of the book there're times where the presence of his attachment to the inmates is notorious, he tries really hard to hide it but he failed, not because of his lack of talent (he exceeds way above average), because it's impossible to do that. Still remains to be one of my favorite writers!
rc100011 2 years ago
Love the book (In Cold Blood), love the movie, and love the character that embodies Truman. Now, i think that is not possible a total abstraction of the writer of his work; without a doubt his self-called non fiction technique represents the most closer representation of objectivity.
rc100011 2 years ago
good way to write a novel!
salamonetalton 2 years ago
sexual labels dont apply on genius! sexual (and all kind of) labels are violent and narrowminded. dont keep A N Y for yourself if you want to be free.
stellomello 2 years ago 2
TRUMAN CAPOTE WAS A VERY SMART MAN AND A BRILLIANT WRITER. Yes, his speech was odd, but interesting.....Read his short story, A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, It is lovely. Or check out the movie on youtube!
MikeysGayToday 2 years ago 8
why does he talk like this?
Jughand 2 years ago
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because he's a faggot.
adobepoopscript 2 years ago
@adobepoopscript are you serious? Really? What is the name we should call YOU? Sad? Pathetic? I feel sorry for you.......
MikeysGayToday 2 years ago
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go die asswipe
savingthesquid 2 years ago
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because he was gay.
censorshipshit 2 years ago
I just finished watching "Capote", and I am very intrigued with his stories now. I am going to buy the book "in cold blood this weekend", I am kind of a slow reader but I look forward to reading this book. What are some of his other good books to read, I am unfamiliar with his work.
trplxl2 2 years ago
Breakfast at Tiffany's!
4AMsunshine 2 years ago 3
I've read most everything that Capote penned. All of his works are wonderful, but I would first recommend Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood. Obviously his most famous works, these two books are 20th century classics. Read the short story A Christmas Memory. It is very touching and an easy before bed read. The Grass Harp and Other Voices, Other Rooms are great works as well. If you like short stories, the collection found in Music for Chameleons is one of the best.
pagaka 2 years ago 3
Genius, genius. Read him.
Shepherdess 2 years ago
I love this!!
pastafantastica 2 years ago
He's a complete genius...too bad he's been often misunderstood...... no wonder.. ... most people judge by the surface...
DaSassyDanca 2 years ago 3
I love listening to these interviews. He's a fascinating character. Very cool videos. Thanks again for offering them here.
dustbunnieboo 2 years ago
I definitely prefer to read Capote than listen to him lol
KleWdSide 2 years ago
hes brilliant. too bad so many people just view him on the surface as is evident by the comments here. such a loss for them. his characters (not only in In Cold Blood, his short story characters moreso), operate on such a deep level in the imagination (read The Headless Hawk, DJ is very current, also, Master Misery).
btw, the guy in the movie was too slow in his impersonation.
werobanks 2 years ago
love it.
p3nismicmuffin 2 years ago
I have no idea what he's saying but I love it.
cholocharile 2 years ago
I read the book and I loved it, it was fantastic. Then I heard Capote's voice.....uuuhhhhhh...yeah
TheDavidMESHOW 2 years ago
i just wanted to watch this video to see how good philip seymour hoffman emulated truman capote and i must say it was very well done.
pinkfloyd32389 2 years ago 13
"In Cold Blood" Looks like a really good book. I hope to get it soon.
wormez45 2 years ago
It sounds like someone is laughing in the background. Is that just me?
theginny 2 years ago
I think is the sound the microphone did while he was moving.
reinadegrillos 2 years ago
yeah its even creepy!
ilirogsolo 2 years ago
Yeah, I thought the same thing!
markrobinault 2 years ago
cheers lespaulsg89!! now seems clearer!! regards!
kakalake27 2 years ago
JimB667 ,u r completely right about both things u wrote . No idea what is he talking about, and that guy was a genius!! :-)
kakalake27 2 years ago
he's speaking of how in-depth he could get in his book "in cold blood" which was about the perry edward smith murder in kansas
lespaulsg89 2 years ago
UMKC Creative Writing RULES!!!!
tonsofunds 2 years ago
I don't know what the hell he just said, but that man is a genius.
JimB667 2 years ago 9
And to touch on Mailer's criticism of In Cold Blood...I had not heard this before, but it's somewhat amusing to hear as Mailer described Capote as 'the most perfect writer' of his generation just after Breakfast at Tiffany's. If any negativity envelops In Cold Blood it is simply relating to the moral argument about Capote's desire for the killers to die so he could complete the work. In terms of the book, it's pretty much a flawless work. Incomparable. And superior to any Mailer's non-fiction
ronnie2407 3 years ago 3
A master of his craft
ronnie2407 3 years ago 3
As a journalist and writer, I think I understand what Capote's driving at when he says the difference between journalism and fiction is one moves horizontally the other vertically, etc. In journalism, the task is to simply report what happened, where, when, why ... the task, or challenge of the fiction writer is to drop the trap door, so to speak, and enter a different world, to 'make' and not just 'describe.'
jadentrez 3 years ago 4
"You're moving horizontally and vertically at the same time, simultaneously"
Wouldn't that mean that you are moving diagonally...
yefi2 3 years ago 3
In Cold Blood was an amazing book! One of my favorites! I couldn't put it down!
MattS1224 3 years ago
I have only seen the film "In Cold Blood", but there was an interesting parallel with "Other Voices Other Rooms" in that it was the stare, the gaze of the killer that eventually made him commit the deed. The nice guy, the father, bound in the cellar kept looking at the killer, and it was this incessant shaming gaze from which he wanted to escape that made him slit his throat and shoot him.
In "Other Voices, Other Rooms" the hero's father is a quadraplegic with all seeing eyes.
Lacan?
timtak1 3 years ago
did anyone understand a word of what he was saying? this man is a genius.
hussnfussel7 3 years ago
In what way?
outinsider 3 years ago
that was a movie
outinsider 3 years ago
lol funny vid
grubermeister456 3 years ago
I love In Cold Blood, but have there been any more nonfiction novels since this? Before this?
outinsider 3 years ago
I haven't read any but Norman Mailer, who attacked Capote's idea of a non-fiction novel, wrote a few.
jhvscs 3 years ago
do you have any recommendations? Also, how did Mailer attack Capote's idea of a non-fiction novel?
outinsider 3 years ago
I haven't read any of Norman Mailer's work to tell the truth. The only reason I know he has written Non-fiction work is because of something I read in the preface to "Music for Chameleons" (I think that's where I read it). Apparently Norman Mailer initially described Capote's non-fiction novel as a "failure of the imagination". Then Mailer went on to write some of his own. I believe that he Executioner's song is a non-fiction novel, but since I haven't read it - don't take my word for it lol
jhvscs 3 years ago
thank you.
outinsider 3 years ago
The effect this guy has had over modern times is crazy.
Gollygol 3 years ago