I have watched this over and over, and each time I become more enamored of Mr. Crews. RIP Harry. I truly regret never having the opportunity of sitting in one of your lectures.
I was Harry Crews biggest fan from 1966-68 while a student at Broward Junior. I was in his office when a box of books arrived -- The Gospel Singer!! He inscribed two of them, with a date TG (I got $500 each for the books). Great guy. Was my hero. What happened? I wound up writing advertising in NY. Oy vei. Now I'm 71.
He talks about all this in his extraordinary collection of personal essays 'Blood and Grits'--one of my favourite books. The profile he wrote of Charles Bronson is especially good, and as for his hilarious account of getting a vasectomy...well, I won't spoil it for you. Thanks for posting this, and RIP Harry.--Kevin Whelan
I have watched this over and over, and each time I become more enamored of Mr. Crews. RIP Harry. I truly regret never having the opportunity of sitting in one of your lectures.
I was Harry Crews biggest fan from 1966-68 while a student at Broward Junior. I was in his office when a box of books arrived -- The Gospel Singer!! He inscribed two of them, with a date TG (I got $500 each for the books). Great guy. Was my hero. What happened? I wound up writing advertising in NY. Oy vei. Now I'm 71.
He talks about all this in his extraordinary collection of personal essays 'Blood and Grits'--one of my favourite books. The profile he wrote of Charles Bronson is especially good, and as for his hilarious account of getting a vasectomy...well, I won't spoil it for you. Thanks for posting this, and RIP Harry.--Kevin Whelan
One of the greatest writers of all time!
This is excellent. Harry Crews was my favourite modern writer. Thanks for posting!
No problem. Was a joy putting it all together! EB
Crews is a legend. Imagine the shitstorm he'd be able to provoke in these tender times!
love and blessings!
Legend.
He's The Only Famous Person Bacon County Georgia Has Ever Known!!! I Should Know I Lived There My Whole Life!!
My mother is from Alma used to visit all the time. She's was a Hood