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@posthumanhero ...cool idealism died following Vietnam, Watergate, Iran-Contra and the Reagan era. I will say that the rip off of Terminator from Ellison (Demon with a Glass Hand/Soldier) was one of the worst things to ever occur to a person.
@McPfoot ...life's lost opportunities (StarLost) and (Terminator franchise) have embittered him...and I dont blame him , one bit. Society failed him, as they thought less and stopped expression...
Harlan's pretty cool. However, that kind of....exhuberance....obviously takes a physical (if not emotional) toll. As many folk think I'm an asshole for I think many of the same reason they think Harlan's an asshole, I suggest I have a thing or two on him.
Why can't you write a decent novel, Harlan? You're forever kvetching, But all you can do is write short stories. Stop bitching and get to work for christ's sake!
I haved greatly admired him since 1977. That year I went from a very small town to a very large university and Harlan Ellison was part of the English prof's bibliography in my frosh lit class. My last name was Harlan so I said what the hell and have been a fan of his since.
Harlan in person is a train moving very fast. These younger types don't understand what to ask him, and don't understand his replies and references. When he insults them quickly, they barely know what to say next.
There are rock stars older than him, so he's not OLD old in any sense. The current generation totally idolizes these pre-fab, ghetto street characters, but Harlan is the real thing. They should idolize him too.
Gotta love Harlan. So few people can combine being hip with being a technophobic old codger, yet he does it with such panache that you can't help but admire him. That is, if you didn't already admire him for his writing (which you SHOULD).
He can combine " Angry sounding obstreperously old codger " w / " funny elfin guy who says things that make you chortle " ( Or laugh until you s**t yourself !! ) very successfully. Long live HE !
If only I were a nerd in the 70s. Then I'd have chance to meeting sans dying.
NeverNetherland 2 weeks ago
I fucking LOVE this dude! HAHAHA
RoadTweeker 3 weeks ago
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tanjabarnes 3 months ago
It's wonderful to hear them both together and I agree with them. "City" is the best and "Tribbles" is the most popular.
kamdan2011 4 months ago
i dont get it.....this is a totally different person from that 60s interview where he's so cool and idealistic.
posthumanhero 6 months ago
@posthumanhero ...cool idealism died following Vietnam, Watergate, Iran-Contra and the Reagan era. I will say that the rip off of Terminator from Ellison (Demon with a Glass Hand/Soldier) was one of the worst things to ever occur to a person.
invincibleironman3 5 months ago 2
Harlan's a asshole, but i still like him.
McPfoot 6 months ago
@McPfoot ...life's lost opportunities (StarLost) and (Terminator franchise) have embittered him...and I dont blame him , one bit. Society failed him, as they thought less and stopped expression...
invincibleironman3 5 months ago
fuck you rick berman
Emil246 7 months ago 2
He's an awful grasping tool.
nilbud 9 months ago
Funny but true (about the young generation)...!
WBShepherd 10 months ago
Harlan's pretty cool. However, that kind of....exhuberance....obviously takes a physical (if not emotional) toll. As many folk think I'm an asshole for I think many of the same reason they think Harlan's an asshole, I suggest I have a thing or two on him.
aculturemind 10 months ago
"A boy and his dog" is one of the best stories ever, and is prophetic in the near future.
Read the book or watch the movie and see the future.
whattree52 11 months ago 2
Why can't you write a decent novel, Harlan? You're forever kvetching, But all you can do is write short stories. Stop bitching and get to work for christ's sake!
RotoPlasmX 1 year ago
@RotoPlasmX Spoken by a successful novelist, no doubt.
moeskido 6 months ago
Crazy Jew writer, but a funny guy!
emanmark 1 year ago
GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!!!!!!!!
riotinlagos09 1 year ago
I haved greatly admired him since 1977. That year I went from a very small town to a very large university and Harlan Ellison was part of the English prof's bibliography in my frosh lit class. My last name was Harlan so I said what the hell and have been a fan of his since.
bharlan1959 1 year ago 7
@bharlan1959 Lucky, i'll never get to so much as be in contact with this man but I admrie him and feel such a deep connection.
blahmehblah1 1 year ago
Harlan rocks! And he's right.
sneezepal 1 year ago
You can always, always depend upon Harlan Ellison for an entertaining interview. Ha!
tyjohnston87 1 year ago
Harlan in person is a train moving very fast. These younger types don't understand what to ask him, and don't understand his replies and references. When he insults them quickly, they barely know what to say next.
There are rock stars older than him, so he's not OLD old in any sense. The current generation totally idolizes these pre-fab, ghetto street characters, but Harlan is the real thing. They should idolize him too.
powergirl901 1 year ago 3
"Current generation of imbeciles and morons" "She knows Kfed and where her vagina is" So true and so funny.
MultiSmartass1 1 year ago
Gotta love Harlan. So few people can combine being hip with being a technophobic old codger, yet he does it with such panache that you can't help but admire him. That is, if you didn't already admire him for his writing (which you SHOULD).
crazyraven1 1 year ago 15
@crazyraven1
He can combine " Angry sounding obstreperously old codger " w / " funny elfin guy who says things that make you chortle " ( Or laugh until you s**t yourself !! ) very successfully. Long live HE !
knoxvilleguy2 1 year ago
Three minutes with Unca Harlan is worth a hundred hours of cinema. God bless! (hmm. Maybe not)
eveningtsar 1 year ago
@eveningtsar - Amen, eveningstar !!
knoxvilleguy2 1 year ago