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Interview with Gordon Lish |
| Gordon Lish, author of What I Know So Far, Dear Mr. Capote and more, wants to write in a unique voice that stands out but still remain familiar to the reader. He strives to differ himself from other authors as much as he can. Although he was an editor, he talks about how an editor cannot successfully edit himself. Listen to the Gordon Lish interview with Don Swaim, June 29, 1983 These files are for your personal use only. In this 1984 interview with Don Swaim, Gordon Lish describes many of his short stories, some of which are found in his book, Dear Mr. Capote. He also discusses the style of speech of his characters, how he came to find his vocal stance in his writings and the presence of insanity in his stories. Listen to the Gordon Lish interview with Don Swaim, May 14, 1984 Gordon Lish discusses his book Peru, which is almost an autobiography of Lish's life. The main character of the book is six and feels powerless but through games and relationships tries to make himself feel less powerless. Lish believes all young children are full of misinformation and Peru represents a fantasyland for the main character, Gordon. Listen to the Gordon Lish interview with Don Swaim, February 3, 1986 (27 min. 08 sec.) These files are for your personal use only. In this 1988 interview with Don Swaim, Gordon Lish discusses Mourner at the Door, which is a collection of his short stories and the language used in the book. The language he used is very unusual and he tells Don he wanted to create a sensation for the reader of being enclosed by a certain kind of atmosphere or gaze. Listen to the Gordon Lish interview with Don Swaim, March 15, 1988 These files are for your personal use only.
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