"Not The Brightest Bulb In The Chandelier" - Stephen King On Gov. Ron DeSantis

[@docskate4312]

American treasure all the way. "The stand" is one of the greatest stories ever written. Greetz from Germany.

[@peerrii17]

Fucking love the stand man

[@Rwtheking]

It’s definitely one of his greatest works.

[@julieoaks4316]

The stand kind of reminds me of the corna pandemic... community spread 😳😱

[@sirdavidoftor3413]

I read The Stand about ten times. When he released the uncut edition, I read that ten times as well. Such a good read, even if you know the outcome! Stay safe, stay sane, be well

[@cellermom]

That

[@grainnegrau]

He's a good neighbor/community member. He's invested in our town a great deal. But we leave him alone in the grocery store and around town. He's unmistakable but very kind though, and down to earth in his own quirky and eccentric way.

[@shelbyseitzinger927]

I hear if you bug Stephen King for a selfie at the grocery store you see the deadlights.

[@RocknRobyn56]

I would't bother him either, but I must confess I would stare for a few seconds!

[@grainnegrau]

@@shelbyseitzinger927 heeheehee!

[@RocknRobyn56]

@@grainnegrau You must go if you get the chance! It would be that much better to see him in a familiar setting! My sister's favourite book is "The Shining" as well. Take care & stay safe.

[@barbaracronin4164]

Amy: Same thing goes down here, even with the Snowbirds.

[@KatherineUribe-1]

I've been reading Stephen King since I was 11 years old. I am now 56. It's been an extreme pleasure/scare.

[@Katzztar]

Similar here. I'm 51 but starting reading King's horror stories around age 7-8. I remember my sister read me a bedtime story ... a short story by Stephen King XD Story was "The Boogeyman", I think it was in the collection "Skeleton Key" . And yes it was the one story by King that traumatized me. I read Carrie around same time but that novel didn't bother me as much as the short story. Heck reading Pet Cemetery didn't bother me that bad! ... but then my sister already knew my childhood fears of monsters under the bed and the closet. So she read me the ONE story that that the monster in the closet! lol

[@djnorth2020]

I'm 48 and sometimes forget that he has such many iconic books and movies from his books. I've read some translated bit prefer the original of course.

[@lizbmusic11]

Same. Have (almost) every book. The true master!

[@phriedokra6158]

Ditto!!!

[@VangeliRock]

yep..me too! :)

[@gwenmarcus3712]

I love King's books. With his grounded and 'normal' demeanor, it has always amazes me that he can come up with such, at times, disturbing stories.

[@sandraweber4336]

Stephen King is my favorite! Not only because he’s a great writer but because he’s funny too.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

I love Stephen King, we need more people like him.

[@weseeucommies8402]

You mean more pedophiles? WTF are you even smoking?

[@johnsozio9154]

@@weseeucommies8402 what? Is everyone a pedophile now? Do you even know what that means. That’s a horrible thing to accuse someone of if there’s no evidence

[@spacechimp6442]

I think he is confusing him with Steve King, the former congressman from Iowa.

[@saltysoldier68]

@@spacechimp6442 or maybe Hunter, or Joe Biden. Your potato has screwed over his own country and handed another over to terrorists...... but please, tell us more about your Republican hysteria 😂

[@mugwump7049]

@@weseeucommies8402 ROFL! Your moronic username says it all...

[@garfield2439]

I know a couple that went on vacation to Maine and ended up meeting him at a bookstore. She was so in awe she couldn't speak. He is her fav all time author. They just said he was a nice down to earth great guy. He looks like he is🥰

[@thehappyaipom]

Lives half the year in Florida? Lads I think we found where he gets most of his book plots from.

[@fishinwidow35]

More than half so he doesn't have to pay the taxes here. He also turned his property into tax-exempt status so he doesn't have to pay taxes on it (like a church but for writers)

[@janethuppi6041]

I remember reading "IT" the night before starting a new job. I couldn't put it down. I thought I heard a noise coming from my kitchen, and was convinced something was crawling out of my sink drain. I ran to the bedroom and locked the door. I probably had only a few hours of sleep before getting up for the two-hour commute to my new job. The longest day ever!!!

[@WillowTDog]

@@fishinwidow35 He may be a genius writer, but that's so messed up to take advantage of tax loopholes like that if you are as wealthy as Stephen King. We need to properly tax the wealthy.

[@eargasm1072]

It's pronounced "Flori-duh" thank u

[@fishinwidow35]

@@WillowTDog King claims he should be taxed at 50%. It's perfectly legal for him to donate half (or more) of his income to the US Treasury yet he doesn't

[@dawnshort8987]

Dark times when the science fiction/horror genre is being eclipsed by reality.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yes I think the same of 1984 and Brave new World too and those are much older books. I have not liked the horror genre much since my late teens personally.

[@dman1327]

Stephen King is lucky that a Hero Governor like Desantis is fighting to keep businesses open. If Amazon and other online book sellers did not exist King would have been bankrupt from the inability to sell any movies or books in CA and NY due to the eternal lockdowns.

[@mugwump7049]

@@JohnDoe-ek1qk Good job presenting yourself as one of these cuckoo tinfoil hatters. Next you'll say the Earth is flat and Tronald Dump was fighting the system on behalf of the American people?

[@mugwump7049]

@@JohnDoe-ek1qk LOL! Stop projecting and grow up, cupcakes.

[@vincentsablan732]

I absolutely LOVE this man!!!

[@NewMessage]

Well... every chandelier does seem to have that one bulb that burns half as bright, and flickers just enough to make you worry it'll start a fire.

[@Justusson]

If that’s the case, you might want to replace the chandelier. Especially if you have got a _chandelier,_ you might want to replace it with some ordinary _lights,.._ 👍

[@weregretohio7728]

Unfortunately, this is America, so most of the bulbs are about to start fires. And it's more like a bunch of old, half-used candles thrown onto a table instead of a chandelier.

[@philpotts3893]

Might want to replace republican legislatures too..

[@Tonyhouse1168]

RD is the dirty old spiderweb strand that always seems to be hanging from that half-dim bulb, swaying in invisible breezes

[@Heretic1981]

America is a highschool group project where your partner is run into a wood chipper stupid. Hardly seems fair

[@nonaboccalupo7733]

Steven King my hero! Breaks my heart how our Gulf is Toxic! Desatan is a pos!

[@velikovskysghost]

@Nona Boccalupo I saw a bit of the dead fish story on our regular news and not one bit on our national news! I also know that there were leaks at two fertilizer plant water facilities a month or so ago and the pollution went right into Tampa Bay. I wonder how much DeSantis was given in bribes/donations?, from those companies?

[@eclectickimmer]

I live in Florida. It's a mess because of DeSatan and VoldaScott.

[@nonaboccalupo7733]

@@velikovskysghost everything is true, Piny point caused red tide. It is destroying the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. So sad. Desatan is destroying more than just the people, and yes it’s all about the money. He called a state of emergency on Elsa which was not even a regular storm. But refuses to use any of the money to help Florida.

[@velikovskysghost]

@@nonaboccalupo7733 Thank you for confirming the dead fish story, is there any way of getting some photos or videos? Yes "Desatan", appropriate title by the way, is destroying more than just the people as he is destroying the Florida for future generations of Floridians, an act which I call pathological! Desatan calls himself a conservative republican and he is anything but a true conservative and only serves himself and the super wealthy.

[@velikovskysghost]

@@eclectickimmer I was wondering about that as I got to see a small clip of all the dead fish in Tampa Bay and remember the leaks at two fertilizer plant private dams.

[@stephaniekluth5323]

The first book I ever read completely as a kid was Stephen kings The Stand, it was so long and so wonderful. None of his movies can ever surpass the imagination that this man can put down on paper.

[@jeanwilson9925]

I slept with the light on for weeks after reading the description of going through the road tunnel ! So vivid and horrific an image that was.

[@zeusapollo8688]

The movies are all terrible interpretation

[@pjackson2064]

I absolutely loved the dark tower series. And almost fainted when the movie came.

[@degaulle30]

When you've written over 60 amazing novels you can wear whatever you damn well please on television.

[@satiricgames2129]

I did think that lol

[@2l84t]

When you're over 60 in these times ditto.

[@ajcbng8289]

This man is a gem. His ability to flesh out characters has no rival. Try him out, even if you aren't a huge horror fan. You are missing out. Too bad Hal Holbrook won't be around to perform the one man show in his future.

[@LowerYourExpectationsPleb]

when libs don't agree with you, they will insult you. that's the only stuff they're capable of

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

@@LowerYourExpectationsPleb I think you need to edit your rant to “when fellow Americans don’t agree with you, they will insult you. that’s the only stuff they’re capable of anymore”. Fits our reality better, right Fentanyl Floyd??

[@tcphll]

@@LowerYourExpectationsPleb That's some weapons grade projection you got there. Have you never heard Trump? He throws 5th grade playground insults constantly. That's all he's got. Shit, your own comment proves it. The comment you replied to had nothing to do with politics, but you couldn't help but throw out an insult.

[@LowerYourExpectationsPleb]

@@tcphll libs will call everyone nazi, racist, sexist, etc. if they dont agree with them. liberals can only do insults

[@DZNTZ]

@@LowerYourExpectationsPleb your life is an insult

[@-8_8-]

King is a master craftsman of character creation. It's amazing hearing him say anything at all about real people.

[@margaretnicol3423]

He is real people. That's how he knows. :-)

[@blaisemacpherson7637]

It is a damn shame he has been branded a horror writer. He could write the deepest book reflecting on the human condition. nostalgia of his childhood (the body) our destructive tendencies (christine) how he feels about his celebrity status (misery) the realities of an abusive marriage (dolores clayborne) fears and how to overcome them (it). But the blurb writer would say "king is bac with this terrifying bone chilling glimpse inside his hideous mind"

[@mugwump7049]

What impresses me the most about King besides his characters is his uncanny ability to depict a vibrant picture of the American way of life dripping with realism and humanity.

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@mugwump7049 Be careful or you'll destroy US car exports. People will think they are all called Christine! :-)

[@mugwump7049]

@@margaretnicol3423 Most people buy local anyway (at least regarding the automobile industry), as they should.

[@jacquelinemcgarvie5908]

I’m always shocked the sheer amount of works Stephen King publishes each year. And despite the sheer volume of his works the quality never wavers. That man is a machine! 👍🏻

[@susanwoehler-hamilton8806]

He is certainly an over zealous genius to be sure. He is a genuine treasure in the land of fiction.

[@evieni1465]

I wouldn't say it never wavers.

[@sarahinsf]

I love Stephen King too (Maine represent!), but I'd say his writing sometimes wavers, not often though! ;-) For instance, the ending of IT was completely out of left field, but before that, holy crap, like many of his works, a terrifying book!

[@lindagsmith7846]

I am a Stephen King fan from way back, "The Talisman" to me is one of the greatest books ever. I also appreciate James Patterson (all genres) & Janet Evanovich always some laughs & a quick read. 📑📚

[@susanwoehler-hamilton8806]

@Jive Turkey No

[@AngusRocker22]

I've been a huge fan of King since middle school. He has a great sense of humor in interviews.

[@marywegrzyn506]

I love STEPHEN KING !!!!!! Thank you for having him on your show !!!!

[@pamelacass9642]

I was allowed to read pretty much whatever I wanted. I got dragged out of study hall for reading Valley of the Dolls, placed in the principal's office and my mom was called. (I didn't even know she was home-none of my business). She was put on speakerphone. After she was told my crime, she said, "You're calling me because SHE'S READING???" I never got an apology, but they left me alone afterwards. 🤓📚

[@greeneyedlady5580]

Awesome story! I remember in grade school when I was sent to bed at 8 pm every school night. I stood behind my folding bedroom door and read by the pinpricks of light that filtered through. By homeschool I had graduated to reading under the covers by flashlight. Almost every cent of my allowance went to buying more books. My long suffering mother spent more than 10 years hearing "As soon as I finish this chapter!" every time she asked me to do another chore. It's been more than 50 years, and I still find time to read several books every week. I tell my grandchildren that I've traveled all over the world through the magic of books, and I've given them many as books. Some books stick with me much longer than others. It's been decades since I read Valley of the Dolls, but as soon as i read that title Neely and the whole tragic storyline of the book popped back into my mind.

[@xanderharris1104]

I pretty much got the same treatment 4 reading cujo. My book was confiscated. I snuck into the principals office on the last day of school and stole it back out of her desk.

[@freedomofreligion3248]

What a great Mom story, love her

[@sigsin1]

His best novel is 11/22/63. It is incredible and unlike many of his novels. I’ve read just about everything he’s written.

[@pupax2000]

Love this man, his work and his soul.

[@RocknRobyn56]

My sister & I went to Toronto, Ontario to see Stephen King & his son Owen. They were promoting their book "Sleeping Beauties". It was a magical night! Everyone received a hardcover copy of the book on the way out. There were about 900 people there & Mr. King & his son pre-signed about half of them. We didn't get a signed copy. 😢 Mr. King & his son each read from the new book & answered all kinds of questions from the audience. I have been a fan of Stephen King since the early 70's. Favorite book for me is "The Stand". My sister & I were thrilled to see them!! BTW "Sleeping Beauties" was an excellant book & I hear it's being made into a movie!

[@notme2day]

Glad your comment didn't have any spoilers .. I'm currently re-reading that one lolol

[@susanwoehler-hamilton8806]

You were truly richly fortunate to be able to attend. His son's talent confirms what wonderful DNA can do.

[@douglashardy3408]

I live 20 min from his home in Bangor ME he is truly a great guy cares about his books an people

[@JudaasBooth]

I was there too and was lucky enough to get a signed copy! A year later, I met him on the set of It 2, and he signed a copy of The Stand to me.

[@nanettesnowden6513]

The Stand is also my favorite!

[@stephaniesmith9479]

Stephen King is amazing! The Stand is my favorite book! Looooong book, but I’ve read it 5 times, and love the original mini series

[@notme2day]

True and true .. I would NOTrecommend watching the CBS remake. Sadly I don't know why they have to screw up the perfection of his writting when adapting to film!

[@jodyvollmer4125]

I’m glad to know I’m not alone and loving this book! I read it at least every two years! The talisman is my second favorite book and I read it every few years as well. I love to get lost in Mr. kings novels love this man

[@susanwoehler-hamilton8806]

I first read the work of Stephen King many decades ago. My first was the short story, Children of the Corn. That night I fell in love. He is, in my opinion, the only writer of good horror in this century or the last. For me it would be difficult to decide upon my favorite of all his novels, but my favorite of the short stories remains Children of the Corn. I think that, before everyone has tipped their glasses too much at a Halloween party, it should be read aloud to the guests. This may sound excessive, but it could be done and would set the tone for the evening to be certain. I am seriously thinking of doing this myself, but I would have it stated on the invitation every guest coming would be prepared. Of course it could be that I alone would be in attendance. SO BE IT!

[@STILuVa]

I love the original mini series too its powerful and creepy at times. I watched it and the langoliers and the Tommy knockers as a kid in the mid 90s and loved the vibe!!! Oh and of course the original IT!! To me it really gets you to truly love the characters of the losers club.

[@stephaniesmith9479]

@@notme2day I am in complete agreement! The only thing kept me watching was so I could admire The amazingly sexy actor playing Flag! I’m also a fan of the actress who played Nadine! Other than that it really was terrible! It lacked the imagination the original had such good actors it’s just not the same! Needful things is my second favorite, movie and book! Omg!!!! REMEMBER MAXIMUM OVERDRIVE? Lol that was my first Stephen king movie, and still love it! I do you have to wonder sometimes what kind of bedtime stories he told his children lol

[@karinbarger9192]

Loved this, and Stephen King of course, but really disappointed that we were denied the entire interview. Where is the rest of it? King is King indeed-I want to hear every word he says!

[@OneAdam12Adam]

Stephen King, one of America's best authors. Shocked to hear he lives in Florida part time.

[@karonmcgregor4753]

If I had his money, and lived in a cold part of the country for the main (geddit) part of my year, then yes, I'd also spend a few months of the year in a warm climate. He certainly deserves it.

[@shanadir]

Insanity and genius; two sides of the same coin

[@thatthingthatisaid65]

One must live the horror to write the horror.

[@HoneyCocaine66]

The nickname for Florida is God’s waiting room because of the number of retirees who live/move/own property there

[@hojichaisfarsuperiortochai9309]

As I tell my mother about living in Texas, “It’s not the state I don’t like, it’s the people.”

[@willow2333]

Been reading his books for over 45 years... and now his son’s books as well !! One of his short stories motivated me to ride my bike ...

[@charlieross-BRM]

He's such a prolific published author that David Letterman joked in a monologue: Stephen King was in town at a bookstore. He wasn't writing his signature inside his books, he was writing everyone in the line a new book.

[@TedsHoldOver]

Sweatshirt, Levi's, and Merrel slip-on's. Stephen King clearly raided my closet!

[@ripadipaflipa4672]

Main definitely has a dress code

[@christopherholt1206]

Must be from Maine!

[@LowerYourExpectationsPleb]

when libs don't agree with you, they will insult you. that's the only stuff they're capable of

[@christopherholt1206]

@@LowerYourExpectationsPleb Do you have permission to use My. Floyd's image as your meme from his family? KZbin should have caught this! I imagine that the family can sue you!

[@LowerYourExpectationsPleb]

@@christopherholt1206 Ah yes, you lefties cry for censorship when facts are presented to you. here's one: Geroge Kirby, aka Fentanyl Floyd had more than three times the lethal dose of fentanyl in his blood. enjoy cognitive dissonance

[@emercycrite]

Lord I could listen to the band play Summertime all day long. So good

[@brianmcmanus4690]

I worship at the altar of Stephen King, a real American treasure and all around nice guy who keeps it fuckin' real and one hundred percent. Cheers!

[@HairynosedWombat163]

I read 'The Stand' many years ago and didn't want to leave the house in case somebody sneezed in my direction. I can't help but think about his prediction of our world now! Great writer.

[@nichan2475]

I don't think it was intended as a 'prediction', and the overdramatization of coronavirus by authoritarian socialists is starting to get really tiresome. Sorry to disappoint you, but this isn't the end of humankind just yet.

[@dawncharlonne1961]

I have read every book that he has written! I'm a Mainer and I have followed his career for years! His descriptions of Maine are on point.. Things here can be downright scary.. Can't wait to read his latest book!

[@baconbit333]

thank you stephen for the book

[@NateVHVT]

I've spent half my life reading Stephen King novels and I'm glad I stumbled across my first.

[@rowein8775]

Reading Billy Summers right now. Good book. Kindle says 64% done. Not disappointed yet. Love all of his writing.

[@crittermama]

I really liked Stephen King before this interview. I love him after. He's great.

[@SHARON.I]

He's absolutely correct about Piney Point disaster. I was very near there this year when it happened!

[@pamhall4675]

Same thing happens when they empty Lake Okeechobee on the west side of Florida they can't put it on the East side because you know who lives over there

[@saltysoldier68]

Too bad he was so very wrong campaigning for the potato, Joe Biden.....

[@SHARON.I]

@@saltysoldier68 🤣wrong ? Biden won really he did. Keep thinking liberals love communism you fool. Cult kool-aid drinker✌😘

[@saltysoldier68]

@@SHARON.I as you support a guy who has destroyed his own country and handed over another country to terrorists in less than 7 months.....A guy who bends over for a communist country and refers to SLAVERY AND MASS GENOCIDE as "cultural differences"...... tell me, who's in the cult again? 😂🤣😂

[@SHARON.I]

@@saltysoldier68 you're in a cult. I don't support identity politics. Biden is way better than #WHATSHISNAME. It's clear you are brainwashed so no sense in me discussing anything with you. You must cherry pick from the buybull as well. Supporting one party wholly is being in a cult like religion/god. Ciao

[@princesstiarra8071]

Great to Stephen King and great to hear him talk Abt dumb dumb DeSantis and A New Book.

[@nas10iris]

LOVE him!!! Been reading his books since I was a kid. Just picked up Billy Summers :)

[@peacebaby74]

Like Stan Lee , Stephen King does cameo appearance in his movies too , masterful📖❤️👍

[@xenacats]

Hitchcock as well

[@peacebaby74]

Yes ! Another master at storytelling 🎬📖👍

[@bigballedbastard7737]

Masterful or conceited?

[@PPuffNstuff]

@@bigballedbastard7737 masterful cuz we all want to see them do it!

[@mala3isity]

It's how I know if it's Stephen King approved. ;)

[@normabenanzer1161]

Love Stephen King! The best writer of our times!!!

[@ditchgator1]

My literary hero since 1st edition "The Stand" hit the shelves. Can definitely say we see eye to eye on many things. Would love to get him in my band as well. Great player😎👍 😎👍❤🖖

[@AnkurBorwankar]

Stephen King looks like a character out of a Stephen King novel.

[@StoneE4]

He is a character in at least one of his novels. Read the _Dark Tower_ series.

[@judyfifield6941]

Cameos in his own movies.

[@bdheine2300]

He IS a character in The Dark Tower series.

[@applescruff1969]

He's a character in almost every single novel he's ever written.

[@justadad6677]

I wish I could talk with King, he is legend.

[@evillyn7895]

Stephen King predicted this whole pandemic in "The Stand" If I start dreaming of Mother Abigail, (or more likely the Dark Man) it will only confirm my suspicions that we're already screwed!

[@zizinnnn]

the stand series is pretty decent

[@carolinemaybe]

Is it good? I’ve hesitated coz so many said it was terrible.

[@notme2day]

@@carolinemaybe I had trouble putting it down! You'll either love it or hate but for me personally it's my favorite SK book and incidently the first book of his I ever read. Pick it up and judge for yourself constant reader.

[@ArcaJ]

@@carolinemaybe The book is great. The mini-series, not so much.

[@Mozart1220]

@@ArcaJ The original mini series was pretty good. I watched them film some of it in Ogden UT.

[@lilys7431]

Incredibly satisfying to hear Stephen King call Ron DeathSentence not bright.

[@lisamariesauve7942]

Ouhhh I’m here for the puns. Thank you madam lol

[@Mojosfire]

@Sam Zano Well this Floridian never voted for him to begin with, but unfortunately we have a bunch of Florikkkidians here also.

[@michaelperry1210]

If only Andrew Cuomo could take over and fix Florida Or DeBlasio

[@lilys7431]

@@michaelperry1210 I like Hickenlooper actually but, Florida folks would be terrified of the name so difficult to spell and all.

[@LowerYourExpectationsPleb]

when libs don't agree with you, they will insult you. that's the only stuff they're capable of

[@helinituhhh]

My favorite Stephens.

[@malumachado4561]

💖

[@jpt9328]

Piney Point is in my hometown - the perfect spooky catastrophe in waiting for a Stephen King story!

[@victoriaanderson7954]

He is my absolute favorite author. My only issue with Stephen King or his books is I reread The Stand every year. The last time I read The Stand was February 2020. Horrible timing on my part! It's now August of 2021 and I have not read it this year yet.

[@jenniferayling275]

I have read the stand at least 5 times. Last year was dejavu

[@victoriaanderson7954]

@@jenniferayling275 yeah I've read it so many times I'm on my third copy of the book

[@daniellappvp]

@@jenniferayling275 last year was the live version

[@MagicMikeski]

The DeSantis variant is a deadly strain indeed. Horror man confirmed it.

[@robertblokdijk901]

De Santis 🤔 sound Spanisch The saint 🤔 de antisaint ?

[@susanwoehler-hamilton8806]

Indeed King confirms it. I say this before reading his latest novel!

[@joelananna1116]

@Hans Larson come here and take a walk along tampa bay with me and tell me he's doing a good job 👏

[@DoggyZworlD07]

@@robertblokdijk901 It's actually an Italian surname, u can tell by the De in front. Spanish would be Da in front, like Da Silva.

[@thisistheaccountname]

@Hans Larson keeping the people of Florida free, ha! What a laugh. He's keeping Floridians ignorant as he panders for votes by telling everyone what is "good", for them.

[@AbeWinkin]

Started reading "It" again... Still creeps me out.

[@maineeveryday3991]

Stephen King. Maine Represent.

[@ИванИванов-ъ1д6н]

Be healthy mr. King ☺️✌️🎉

[@lisadaniels6020]

What a pleasure to watch him. Kinda feels like watching a good friend. He’s been in so many of our lives for so many years. Love how genuine and down to earth he is. Long may you live Mister King. Genius.

[@Thewolverine0865]

"Shake that money maker baby!". I love Stephen King!

[@larryjohnson3087]

I know I'm biased because Stephen King is my favorite author, but Imagine being roasted by King. You'd honestly have to look at yourself and what you are doing wrong.

[@stephane8305]

My heart goes out to all Floridians having to live under the insane rules of Gov Deathsentence.

[@kenchristie9214]

With De Santis it's "the lights are on but there's nobody home".

[@baryler]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKeTlGyAjqqCpJY

[@AnonRanGER01]

The one true King.

[@uwsgrrl2308]

Love Stephen King & his books.

[@CasualGamer11]

was the band playing the Gershwin version of Summertime? it sounded real nice 😊

[@NicholasWarnertheFirst]

Yes

[@ferox965]

You bet.

[@gg-sb8mn]

Missing Janis

[@NickRowsell]

I believe you’re right …

[@lindacarter4213]

Gershwin version? He wrote it!

[@stephaniesmith9479]

After all his stories Maine would be the last place I would want to be! Most of his stories are set somewhere in Maine!

[@susanwoehler-hamilton8806]

I would love to summer in Maine. In mid August the leaves are already turning brilliantly beautiful. However, NOT during any other season would I desire to live there!

[@Godflesh88v2]

@@susanwoehler-hamilton8806 It's too damn hot up here in the summer. The winter is still the best season for me.

[@rhaenyratargaryen1stofhern55]

The winters are long, but it’s still very clean. And not all that scary. 😂

[@rhaenyratargaryen1stofhern55]

@@susanwoehler-hamilton8806 fall is nice but the snow starts to fly the end of October some years. Still nice.

[@phriedokra6158]

One writes what one knows otherwise more bv time spent researchinh

[@lynnebucher6537]

Love his work, have a collection of his books that I will re-read because they are just that good. Also love his assessment of DeSantis.

[@the_resourceful]

Big SK fan since forever ago. I like to return to his short stories but yum up everything he writes yet still need to dive into his serial stories. Glad to see a new one's out. Thrills and Chills when the King graces we readers with another installment.

[@bevedale]

THANK YOU FOR TALKING ABOUT THE RED TIDE!!!! Put on steroids by GOP BS! Major issue for FL economy and environment!

[@youtube-handle-are-a-joke]

My 2 favorite Stephen's.

[@someoneelse745]

I'm from Florida and have been saying this shit for the past year. So glad everyone else is seeing it. Just wish it didn't take people dying for everyone to notice

[@dappppppppt]

I was reading my mums Stephen Kings books from the age of 9. All are better than the movies!

[@algernonsblackwoods5859]

Great author, I've read about 50 of his books and I wish he would just stick to that. His political opinions are about as informed as a North Korean teenager but hey its America and he has the right to say dumb shit.

[@antonioramalho3156]

red tide is killing every thing, thanks governor.

[@codyleslie478]

Blaming the governor for a natural disaster is one of the most foolish things I've heard.

[@scottvaughn7824]

@@codyleslie478 Not natural. Piney Point toxic dump into the bay.

[@codyleslie478]

@@scottvaughn7824 Red tide has been a phenomenon for a very long time. It's not a chemical issue but an organism grown out of control. It's a natural phenomenon

[@nias2631]

@@codyleslie478 "Grown out of control" requires a food source in abundance. For red tide algae that is usually nitrogen. Releasing 200 Million gallons of nitrogen rich water into Tampa Bay and then an algae bloom follows.... Plus, there wasn't significant rainfall during the time frame for runoff carrying fertilizer from agg to contribute anything. Thats one hell of a correlation! Your other option is the algae decided to bloom massively without food sources beyond the normal levels. You comment with just enough science to make a point and no more. I think you are not this stupid, there is high probability to believe the relationship is causal.

[@gg-sb8mn]

@@codyleslie478 Some are natural and not usually this extensive. This was deliberate by the gov and his corporate cronies and now.... who's going to do anything about it? ?? Clean it up??? Pay for it!?!? Certainly not the ones who caused it. F...k Florida officials

[@Sweetlife9999]

Reading Billy Summers now! What a treat from my favorite author with my favorite comedian!

[@davewilson9738]

Two of the greatest assets America has on the same stage - thanks from the UK!

[@atiredfloridian777]

Please make DeSantis into a villain. Not like he's making it hard

[@jannegregoire9835]

Thanks for all the good reading over the years Steven King.

[@BenT1620]

Just finished reading the extended version of the stand...good book laws yes

[@Albe3331]

King should write a novel, “The Delta Death” When the virus came to Florida and the Governor did nothing.

[@sandy4498]

Lol delta gate

[@Craxin01]

So, a non-fiction novel, eh?

[@saltysoldier68]

Should also write a book called baked potato..... About a president who refers to SLAVERY AND MASS GENOCIDE as "cultural differences". It's a horror story about how USEFUL IDlOTS used identity politics and help destroy their country and hand over another country to terrorists.... I'd read that 😁

[@tomjon8679]

Kings got that look that he could have a part in any one his movies

[@retriever19golden55]

He actually does make a cameo appearance in his movies, just like Hitchcock.

[@tomjon8679]

@@retriever19golden55 Your right I remember that

[@mikebastoni4490]

Steven King national treasure

[@angryquaker3008]

i am 70 years old and i still can not read mr king at night or when i am alone in the house. thank you mr king

[@catography4164]

Just got back from spending two weeks in Maine. I understand the appeal of wanting to move to Maine.... But there is absolutely nothing to do on the main land.

[@kristinj3339]

I love Stephen King as a guest! Yay! He's so genuine and clever. Edit: he wrote The Stand, Colbert. What the heck are you on about, how a pandemic could influence the fiction. Smh

[@shannonnonnahs6943]

Needful Things is my favorite King novel.

[@curanderoverde]

Two weeks without Colbert is rough

[@mala3isity]

I started reading "Billy Summers" two days ago. I'm taking my time but it's hard. A real page turner, as usual. I'm halfway through the book and loving the story.

[@mala3isity]

Finished the book in the wee hours this morning and woohowdy, what a read! Constant Readers, you're gonna love this one.

[@sandraforbes2479]

I think he's psychic because his book the Stand is on the mark with what we're going through now. Ron De$antis is the Rick Scott of his generation.

[@marywellnitz9161]

And Florida still has to deal with Rick Scott, as well. All Floridians

[@shaynejones7653]

If Ron de Santis isn't clever with his clear speeches and firm governance then what would one call Biden.........a genius maybe

[@bvm3925]

The Dark Tower series was to me the greatest story ever. It was so worth the wait for the last book to come out. You have to read the books to appreciate how great his writing is. Movies cannot do them justice.

[@pjackson2064]

@BWM. Let me shake your hand. Same here. I thought I go crazy, when he had this accident and the book wasn't finished.... I have them in paperback and hardcover, in different languages. I absolutely love these books

[@valerieverrecchio9633]

Salem’s Lot, my first of many and, my favorite of Mr. King’s books. He is the true master of horror.

[@IrishTechnicalThinker]

His best books are in my opinion, The Green Mile, Shawshank redemption, The Stand, IT, The Shining, Pet Cemetery and list goes on but his style of writing is unlike anyone else. He really gets into your head. God bless from Ireland.

[@susanyoung5447]

The Dead Zone. That's Stephen King's take on political candidates.

[@STILuVa]

Yeah Martin sheen was intense in that movie. Good powerful movie

[@MovieGuy808]

Great movie 🎥 🍿

[@susanyoung5447]

@@SusanKay- ...That's who it was. I could see his face but couldn't remember his name. I remembered Martin Sheen as the politician but not the psychic. Thanks for reminding me.

[@lorisharpe]

Say it like it is Mr. King! Love you, love your work, always have!

[@lynnjacobs2091]

DeSantis will now be forever known as the Red Tide Guy, thanks to Stephen King!

[@curiousgangsta]

Stay Human casually coming back from commercial with a snazzed up version of Chopin's Nocturne in F minor, Op 55 No 1. The caliber of these throwaways... why it's the best late night show

[@ZoeyPaigeLunaPhD]

I’ve been reading him for 11 years. Started with Carrie at 12. I love how some of his heroes are flawed and some antagonists are “human”. He’s the anti Dean Koontz

[@cellermom]

The first book I read of his was The Stand, I was hooked after that. Been reading his books forever, I love how he slips in a mention of characters from other books into another book.

[@goingballisticmotion5455]

As someone that lives on the west coast of Florida, it is true that you need a mask against the stink of the red tide and dead fish. Thanks Gov DeathSantis.

[@oshi990]

DeathSantis - Quite appropriate. Am going steal the moniker from you. Love it!

[@WhoIsJohnnyLange]

Liar. I'm here and thankful that Ron is our governor. Go to LA where I escaped from and see how you like it

[@chriswrich1981]

My hero interviewing my hero.

[@VangeliRock]

I was in grade 8 in the late 70's , first Stephen King novel I read, Night Shift, recommended by my grade 8 teacher.

[@christinaferreira8594]

I love this man! So glad to see this interview!

[@dawnadriana1764]

Absolutely loved The Shining. The movie didn't do it justice, not even close.

[@karinbarger9192]

Dawn, and I really liked the movie-the 1st one, anyway-but you're right, of course. Stephens books are always going to be better than any movies made, attempting to capture his brilliance. The maze was such a major character itself in his book, but movie makers didn't even bother to recognize how important that was. Just one example of failure to tell the entire story.