@@alvinhaglund5811 I imagine the answer is subjectively semantic, but virtuousity is the highest tier of skill and passion implies some level of manic obsession.
Ahhh Michael. Happy as a clam to be speaking with Mr. Barth. Too great. Although I can't help but notice that he was disappointed with the coldness of some of Barth's responses; he seemed unwilling to let his guard down totally.
yeah, maybe that's one of Barths quarks, that he only really cuts loose & can dance on the page? but he said he was a musician in his early days...guess there are musicians who don't dance?
@@mindsigh4 I just read the comment you were replying to and thought, "hmm, interesting observation," before realizing it was made by me six years ago on an old account! Glad to see people are still enjoying this interview, though. Have you seen the one with Gass? It's also exceptional - as are many of Michael's interviews. Gass is, unlike his characters, very charming
Maybe not. Nothing like disappointment stood out to me this time round. However, there is definitely a contrast between their dispositions. Michael is very open and forthcoming, whereas Barth, while congenial, warm even, is definitely more circumspect. Great conversation though @@GeorgeMillerUSA
Glad to hear Mr. Silverblatt mention Barth as a favorite writer having myself often blurted out in conversation, with much pride, that John Barth is my favorite author. Praises: There are rich rewards, The maharajah of metafiction. Thanks for the wonderful film-
Oh, it was just the delivery, maybe you didn't remember but Micheal started the analysis of the scene by saying it was the opening scene. Barth just was complimenting him about his memory and abruptly interrupted himself to correct his memory.
@@John_Greek yes, & i never understood, wondered how that came about, like Theodore/Ted, Teddy, Charles/Chuck, Chas, Margaret/ Maggie, are they from the English? the sounds/pronunciations are so unalike. i mean, i get Sydney/Sid, Maxwell/Max, Thomas/Tom
Totally. Why even use calculators to conduct math equations when numbers are infinite and untouchable? Giving an interview of any length is revealed to be quite pathetic once you realize that the duration is actually zero when weighed on the infinity scale. Why even brush your teeth if they'll be rotten for far longer than they are white. Oops, I seem to have dropped my self-back-patting-stick. Excuse me.
RIP John
"Heartfelt ineptitude has its appeal, and so does heartless skill; but what you want is passionate virtuosity."
so whats the difference between heartfelt skill and passionate virtuosity?
@@alvinhaglund5811 I imagine the answer is subjectively semantic, but virtuousity is the highest tier of skill and passion implies some level of manic obsession.
Pity, terror and mirth
rest in peace to my favorite author. forever witty and articulate.
There are nice things on the net
RIP JOHN died April 2nd 2024 at the age of 93. He was hilarious.
Such a serene, egoistical, philosophical, reasonable, charming gentleman.
I meant unegoistical.
so much insight about art and life from these two great wise men.
Ahhh Michael. Happy as a clam to be speaking with Mr. Barth. Too great. Although I can't help but notice that he was disappointed with the coldness of some of Barth's responses; he seemed unwilling to let his guard down totally.
yeah, maybe that's one of Barths quarks, that he only really cuts loose & can dance on the page? but he said he was a musician in his early days...guess there are musicians who don't dance?
just noticed ur comment was 6 yrs ago,🙄😎😱
@@mindsigh4 I just read the comment you were replying to and thought, "hmm, interesting observation," before realizing it was made by me six years ago on an old account! Glad to see people are still enjoying this interview, though. Have you seen the one with Gass? It's also exceptional - as are many of Michael's interviews. Gass is, unlike his characters, very charming
@@jameslatin2939 Is Barth really being as how you said he is?
Maybe not. Nothing like disappointment stood out to me this time round. However, there is definitely a contrast between their dispositions. Michael is very open and forthcoming, whereas Barth, while congenial, warm even, is definitely more circumspect. Great conversation though @@GeorgeMillerUSA
Glad to hear Mr. Silverblatt mention Barth as a favorite writer having myself often blurted out in conversation, with much pride, that John Barth is my favorite author. Praises: There are rich rewards, The maharajah of metafiction. Thanks for the wonderful film-
Enchanting. 🙏🏽
What an elegant, dapper man!
the coolest author.
Two Lovely Lads
great!
Silverblatt is the Nardwuar of literature interviews
One of my favorite writers. When was this recorded?
It says 2001 at the beginning of the video. But not the month or day so can't say when exactly. Hope this helps.
Can someone explain the joke at 11:25?
Oh, it was just the delivery, maybe you didn't remember but Micheal started the analysis of the scene by saying it was the opening scene. Barth just was complimenting him about his memory and abruptly interrupted himself to correct his memory.
Wonder how john's getting on these days.... he's 92.
He was born in 1952. Which makes him 70. Not 92.
@@cmoore7821 I wikied up his ass and it says:
Born May 27, 1930 (age 92)
Cambridge, Maryland, U.S.
@@cmoore7821 bruh u should've checked his year of birth twice
no hes 10
@@cmoore7821 He was born in 1930. He's 92... His first novel came out in 1956 -- which would be an impressive feat for a 4 year old. 😵
11:25 roasted
I think he called him Jack Barth @ 9:24
He goes by Jack. Many people called John do
@@John_Greek
yes, & i never understood, wondered how that came about, like Theodore/Ted, Teddy, Charles/Chuck, Chas, Margaret/ Maggie, are they from the English? the sounds/pronunciations are so unalike.
i mean, i get Sydney/Sid, Maxwell/Max, Thomas/Tom
Jack was his nickname
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no, very positively, surprised by joy was C.S. Lewis
He means herself surprised
But ultimately his point was more on the statement “Suprise by Joy”
By Joyce Cary in his 1st trilogy centred around the artist.@@melocomanTV
His shtick really shtuck
Oyy
Sneaky schnook snuck a snuke up your snizz
@Rico Marez
shtuck the landing
I think it's a shamful and disrespectful thing to give a literary person an half an hour to discuss infinite things. why even bother in that case
Totally. Why even use calculators to conduct math equations when numbers are infinite and untouchable? Giving an interview of any length is revealed to be quite pathetic once you realize that the duration is actually zero when weighed on the infinity scale. Why even brush your teeth if they'll be rotten for far longer than they are white. Oops, I seem to have dropped my self-back-patting-stick. Excuse me.
@@CleanFamilyVideos beautiful
@@CleanFamilyVideos
that's why i carry an extra pick-up-stick to pick up the one i just dropped
The applause at the end was a collective admission of mutual mediocrity.
How did you even get to this video if you dislike Barth lol
Barth is post modernist. Wrong theory
It is the wrong theory, that being said, it is still one being pushed in politics today -- in the USA anyway.
What is intrinsically wrong with literary postmodernism? Note, I say literary.