Some could barely contain their excitement, knowing that they would soon be talking to the author of Fahrenheit 451, Martian Chronicles, and so much more.
"Jesus Christ!" So said the beloved writer each time he got excited tonight. (I do believe he even said "goddamit" once.)
He told stories about famous directors (Federico Fellini, John Huston), writers (Aldous Huxley, Christopher Isherwood), special effects guys (Ray Harryhausen), and I don't know who all.
He told of going to Ireland with John Huston to write a screenplay of Moby-Dick. "I am Herman Melville," he told the director toward the end of the project.
Bradbury, who is 88 years old, spoke of love. He is, he told us, "the world's greatest lover." His loves—books, libraries, movies, people, etc.—have always yielded something beyond themselves, he insists.
"Do what you love and love what you do," he announced.
Annie tells me she was mightily inspired by the fellow.
"Yeah? What are you inspired to do?"
8 comments:
video?
Gosh, I wasn't even supposed to be taking stills!
The college videotaped the event and will make that available.
I suggest you name the blog, temporarily, Something Wicked This Way Comes, in honor of the sci-fi writer. Or retroactively would be okay. Or The Mathur Chronicles?
Great Advice from Ray Bradbury: "Don't Listen to anyone", "Do what you love" "Love what you do"
Three jems to live by.
Did anyone else notice the "Firewatch" posting notices on the Administration (A100) building the last week or so? I walked through to see what the problem was...got it figured out....if the Fire Marshall ever visits the Foundation Director's office someone will be paying a huge fine.
Myself and my son, had a wonderful time. Ray was hilarious, he has had an eventful life. Chunk, thanks for the post.
Hello IVC peeps
When completed there will be a DVD in the Library Reference of Ray Bradbury's talk for faculty/staff to check out.
gracias
Vince Cooper
<-- does what he loves
<-- doesn't listen to jack
Thanks VINCE!
You're the BEST!
YOU should run the college - then it would RUN!
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