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August 18, 2007
The Millions on the Radio
Update: You can now listen to the segment online if you missed it on the radio.
- C. Max Magee @ 10:36 AM ~ comments: 8 ~ Links to this post
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Congratulations! I'm sure you did a great job. Looking forward to hearing it.
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gnomeloaf @ August 18, 2007 11:46 AM
gnomeloaf @ August 18, 2007 11:46 AM
You have just lived my ultimate fantasy: to be interviewed on NPR! Wow. Congrats. Lucia Silva is one of their regular book commentators--wouldn't it be strange if you BOTH were on the same segment?
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@ August 18, 2007 12:55 PM
@ August 18, 2007 12:55 PM
Hadn't heard of your blog yet but went right to it after hearing your NPR debut. Looks like a great blog and I'm looking forward to getting familiar with it!
# posted by @ August 19, 2007 9:46 AM
@ August 19, 2007 9:46 AM
Hi Max magee.
second try at commenting. Liked your comments on NPR - great idea of Ms Hansen to inteview people that way -- then your comments on Mutis novel struck me becse i was given a copy of book sev. yrsago, and never picked it up; now i will.
I'd like yr advice on setting up a Mideast book blog (in region no official freedom of speech or press) soemthing like yu have done.
Thanks and good luck!
Jim D
second try at commenting. Liked your comments on NPR - great idea of Ms Hansen to inteview people that way -- then your comments on Mutis novel struck me becse i was given a copy of book sev. yrsago, and never picked it up; now i will.
I'd like yr advice on setting up a Mideast book blog (in region no official freedom of speech or press) soemthing like yu have done.
Thanks and good luck!
Jim D
# posted by @ August 19, 2007 10:39 AM
@ August 19, 2007 10:39 AM
Hi Max,
Just heard your NPR summer favorites and was not surprised at your choice of One Hundred Years of Solitude---but was quite surprised to hear you mention The Maqroll. I know you are not a Spanish speaker but perhaps asking for advice on pronunciation would have been more helpful to listeners. It's no wonder Liane Hansen expressed surprise at your mention of Álvaro Mutis as he is unknown in the U.S. but well known outside and among readers of Hispanic literature. Your pronunciation of Maqroll sounded like mackeral (the fish) when it should be ma-KROLL, and the author's name is AL-var-oh Moo-TEESE. Álvaro, a personal friend, has won numerous literary prizes and resides in Mexico City. I'm pleased to hear your recommendations, and so would he, and yes, their association goes back more than 50 years when they both lived in Bogota.
Just heard your NPR summer favorites and was not surprised at your choice of One Hundred Years of Solitude---but was quite surprised to hear you mention The Maqroll. I know you are not a Spanish speaker but perhaps asking for advice on pronunciation would have been more helpful to listeners. It's no wonder Liane Hansen expressed surprise at your mention of Álvaro Mutis as he is unknown in the U.S. but well known outside and among readers of Hispanic literature. Your pronunciation of Maqroll sounded like mackeral (the fish) when it should be ma-KROLL, and the author's name is AL-var-oh Moo-TEESE. Álvaro, a personal friend, has won numerous literary prizes and resides in Mexico City. I'm pleased to hear your recommendations, and so would he, and yes, their association goes back more than 50 years when they both lived in Bogota.
Disregard the seeming uptight and snippy comment by "Don" regarding your mispronouncing the author Maqroll's name. He should instead be more than happy that his "personal" friend's work is being touted on NPR in addition to another Hispanic writer unknown in the U.S. getting a mention.
Perhaps "Don" will someday have the honor of being a guest on NPR and understand the nervousness and somewhat overwhelm that must accompany it. (No intention to insult this person, but he should remember the adage of walking a mile in another's shoes)
You sounded great! I now have a terrific new source for books. Have a good day.
Perhaps "Don" will someday have the honor of being a guest on NPR and understand the nervousness and somewhat overwhelm that must accompany it. (No intention to insult this person, but he should remember the adage of walking a mile in another's shoes)
You sounded great! I now have a terrific new source for books. Have a good day.
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