Class, Books, Bodies, Creativity & Queerness with Scottee | 2019

Simon is joined by his new pal Scottee for a video with a difference where they talk about five things they are passionate about (and will let you get to know Simon way better) class, books, bodies, creativity and queerness.
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[@CK-lq5gm]

Great talk...the issue of class always takes a backseat (here in America anyway) to issues like race and gender but I think it is such a huge factor in ones life. "you cant transcend the bed your born in" is a very true statement and balancing the pride and shame of it all is a lifelong struggle. Thanks for addressing these issues and normalizing the emotions a bit.

[@quirkydee45]

Adding to the chorus: LOVE THIS. More of this, please. And kudos.

[@phoenixjones660]

Ahhh just lovely that Simon - so relatable beyond the title - thanks for sharing a little jewel of joy !

[@SavidgeReads]

That is lovely to hear, a jewel of joy, I like that. A lot.

[@k.s.thompson5766]

This was such a fantastic chat, Simon. Absolutely loved it. Will definitely rewatch a few times because there is so much there to ponder and consider. I sincerely hope the two of you do more chats together. Now following Scottee on Twitter.

[@SavidgeReads]

We will be doing more videos I think, Fat Blokes is on tour again at the moment but hopefully once Scottee has finished and had a bit of a dancing break, ha. Glad you enjoyed it so much.

[@CharlesHeathcote]

These are discussions I've wanted someone to share for a long while now, and I'm rather grateful that you've used your platform to highlight these issues. It's a great video, humorous, informative, and just the tiniest bit inspiring. Brilliant.

[@SavidgeReads]

It is tricky working out what non bookish, or bookish-is, content I can bring on the channel but I do want to use the small platform I have to talk about things that I am passionate about. I am really glad that you enjoyed it.

[@drawsleepread]

I loved this! What an interesting collaboration and discussion.

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww thank you Basma.

[@CharlieBrookReads]

It's such an interesting discussion xxxx ❤️ ❤️ xxxx You guys are so watchable .... Just such natural banter between you as well as the important points you bring up xxxx Great video xxxx ❤️p.s love a bit of Lush xxxx

[@SavidgeReads]

Thank you Charlie, I am glad that you enjoyed it. I think that Scottee will be back ;)

[@MrArchiePancakes]

This was incredibly interesting, delightful and inspiring. I love the morning pages idea and think it might be the perfect way for me to fit writing for fun back into my life. Love, love, loved this and hope we see Scottee again here!

[@SavidgeReads]

I need to do the morning pages, I haven't... yet.

[@FromJessToYou]

What an interesting discussion ... thanks for sharing.

[@SavidgeReads]

A pleasure, thank you for watching.

[@booksandbordercollies]

What a lovely episode! So much resonated with me and I am a Polish working class girl now pushing books in the US. Hugs for Scottee!

[@SavidgeReads]

Hugs for Scottee indeed, he is an absolute delight.

[@renepierre9074]

I loved this so much, you guys need a pod cast or a regular series, so great together!

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha, I would love that. I think Scottee is busy enough already... and I am kinda busy... we are going to do some more videos though.

[@coal2k]

This was so good! Despite buying my daughter The Book of Queer Monologues for Christmas, I had never heard of Scottee before (fail!) - I'll be keeping up with him now. What a lovely guy, and what a great dynamic the two of you have. I could have watched that for hours

[@SavidgeReads]

We c an't always know everyone in the world can we hahaha. Glad you have discovered him now, he is a joy. You almost did watch a video for hours the original is an hour long.

[@lorinpaterson2462]

Wonderful video Simon, you and Scottee have the most wonderful chemistry. Although I'm a queer working class woman, I have slightly different lived experiences than you both, and I'm also a parent, but it's so interesting to hear how our experiences are similar in lots of ways. Thank you!

[@SavidgeReads]

Awwww thank you Lorin. He is an absolute delight. I think the more experiences we share, and find shared moments in our different experiences the better.

[@LaurasLibrary2024]

I can't even tell you how much of the working class stuff spoke to me. What a treat for a Tuesday! Please do more videos together :)

[@SavidgeReads]

Thank you Laura, I think you will really enjoy a video I have coming with Kerry Hudson about her new book Lowborn which is very much about the working classes.

[@kikiwylde]

This was so lovely to watch. As a working class Aussie I found the class talk really interesting. Society here is definitely class defined as well but it looks quite different, I think.

[@SavidgeReads]

I think class is such a universal thing, we just don't really talk about it and we should talk about it more.

[@mrsfigjammer]

This was a great conversation, Simon and Scottee. You should collaborate more together. More please!

[@SavidgeReads]

We will, we will!

[@corneliusowl6024]

I really loved this convo so much so I need to listen to it again! Really resonated with me

[@corneliusowl6024]

Also omg I bought the book of queer monologues last year for a show and I love them!!

[@SavidgeReads]

Awwww I am pleased so many people have taken so much away from it.

[@SavidgeReads]

@@corneliusowl6024 I really need to read them.

[@ameliareads589]

Great video! Great Scottee! And I had to laugh every time he laughed. Can he come to Germany with his show, please? Thanks Simon for this interview!

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh you will have to stalk him on social media and see if he will bring it abroad, it is such a wonderful show.

[@Georgesmomsu]

Great conversation. I don’t think we are as focused on class here... but that seems to be changing with our current political climate. I loved your guys interaction - you can tell how much he inspires you..... I’d love more videos like this.

[@SavidgeReads]

I think class might have been what won the presidency in the US, or it seemed that way from the way we saw the news, somehow that evil multi-millionaire managed to get a lot of struggling peoples votes, with his lies... but still. Ooh and I have another conversation like this coming with my lovely friend Kerry as her new book is all about class. And it is a fascinating read.

[@tomreadsthings7145]

Another great video 👍🏻😀

[@SavidgeReads]

Thank you Tom, loving your new channel.

[@RememberedReads]

Interesting discussion! Especially about the relationship between class and awareness of capitalism. I think my own perceptions about class discussions are tinted by the fact that I grew up in an area that was almost entirely immigrants. That meant that you would have people who had parents who were posh back home or highly educated there but were in economic situations that didn't necessarily reflect those things if their education wasn't recognized or their old connections didn't matter. So it becomes a very different conversation when those elements are separated out even if that separation only lasts a generation.

[@SavidgeReads]

I totally understand this and it is something we didn't touch on but my ex husband was from an incredibly rich family in Brazil, then came to London and found it very different and very difficult.

[@emilyloveslondon4041]

I am a dyslexic and dyspraxic bookseller and I always felt that if I tell people that. They will then see me as dumb and difficult because my brain works in a different way. I still feel that. Do you ever have those thoughts Scottie?

[@SavidgeReads]

I can't speak for Scottee but my brother has dyslexia and he feels that he will be judged if he tells people. But as he has just learnt on a course, the moment he told the right people he got amazing support.

[@emilyloveslondon4041]

@@SavidgeReads thank you that really helped me!