Writers laughing
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Writers Laughing: Philip Roth
Not my favorite author, but it’s still nice to see him young and full of pep: Continue reading
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Writers Laughing: Seamus Heaney
Still working up the next Object. In the meantime, let’s enjoy a bit of mirth with the great Seamus Heaney, caught here in the act of extreme laughing: That’s the kind of raw exuberance that makes his translation of Beowulf so good! Here’s a more natural one: And here’s one with a special guest star… Continue reading
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Writers Laughing: Alice Munro
Okay, sometimes these are a little hard to find. But there’s no shortage of photos of the amazing Alice Munro laughing (and a million of her smiling). I like this one for its spontaneity and joy… Author Elizabeth Hay is on the left. And here’s a bonus! Alice with a special guest… Continue reading
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Writers Laughing: Kurt Vonnegut and John Irving
Here’s a reminder that life has moments of joy as well as sorrow. What a great picture. Why do I think that Vonnegut must have said something funny (unexpected and acerbic and witty), and Irving started laughing uncontrollably, and finally Vonnegut joined in because Irving’s laughter was infectious… Have a great day, everyone! Onward Continue reading
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Writers Laughing: Samuel Beckett
Could anyone be bleaker than Flannery O’Connor? Well, okay, maybe Samuel Beckett. But take a look at this… Maybe he’s thinking about the Amana Colonies. Or maybe he’s just trying to quell the pain… Continue reading
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Writers Laughing: Flannery O’Connor
Oh, I know, I know. I should be promoting my latest book (price drop! we broke the buck!). I have another Object almost ready to go. I should be working on that. But how can I resist this one? Robie Macauley and Arthur Koestler – themselves two titans of the mid-century literary scene. And… …and Continue reading
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Writers Laughing: James Baldwin
Here we go again! These are harder to find than you might think. So many poses, so many polite smiles, so many serious looks… and then now and then you find a gem like this one… …and everything’s worth it. Like an extra shot of espresso added to my cup of Thursday. Have a great Continue reading
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Writers Laughing: Tennessee Williams
Oh, man, these are fun. Here we go! Who wouldn’t be having fun with the spectacular Anna Magnani? And here’s a bonus happy Tennessee Williams photo, with a couple of surprise guests: Continue reading
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Writers Laughing: Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir
Love this. What are they laughing about? We don’t know. But there’s also this: Continue reading
Jacke Wilson 