tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14381236.post810779109911312402..comments2024-03-16T15:37:01.786+08:00Comments on Faerie Tales: SWF :: Week 2 :: Conclusionimphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05972285650055047710noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14381236.post-37949917326367485692011-11-01T10:52:21.236+08:002011-11-01T10:52:21.236+08:00fangirlyness: "I feel safer naming dead write...fangirlyness: "I feel safer naming dead writers"- that was Chabon's answer in response to an audience question as to which of the contemporary writers surprise/fascinate/inspire him. He sidestepped with a smile saying that he wouldn't want to miss out anyone current in case feelings would be hurt, as "you know, blogs will tell them the proceedings of the panel tonight", and proceeded to name Cormac Mccarthy and the very respected Michael Ondaatje.<br /><br />Cool Insider: I did! So glad I had the time and frame of mind to enjoy it fully. On bean sprouts- you couldn't have said it better. :)imphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972285650055047710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14381236.post-32255539270430315482011-11-01T06:28:11.078+08:002011-11-01T06:28:11.078+08:00Looks like you have spent a rather fulfilling time...Looks like you have spent a rather fulfilling time at the Singapore Writer's Festival! On the bean sprouts plucking exercise, it reminds me of saying that "art imitates life" (or is it "life imitates art"?). Much of the newer ways of experiencing art are immersive and experiential as opposed to aesthetic appreciation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583607062793779274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14381236.post-6179420686849240682011-10-31T20:50:25.249+08:002011-10-31T20:50:25.249+08:00I would have liked to have attended this, particul...I would have liked to have attended this, particularly for #2 and #3. <br /><br />"I feel safer naming dead writers."<br /><br />Is this from the panel? If so, I'm curious to know in what context? In talking about their sources of inspiration?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com