John Waters: Mr. Know-It-All

John Waters, the man with the pencil-thin mustache, the auteur of the transgressive movie classics Pink Flamingos, Polyester, the original Hairspray, Cry-Baby, and A Dirty Shame. He comes to Cambridge now as Mr. Know-It-All. In a friendly chat with local author Alysia Abbott (Fairyland ) he shares his wisdom about the strange ways of Hollywood; how to dress “disaster at the drycleaners”; how to tell someone you love them without emotional risk; and yes, how to cheat death itself.
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[@maxputhoff1436]

I love John Waters because every time he speaks, he says something that personally attacks me for legitimate cause and I think we all need a little more of that in our lives. Calling me stupid for smoking is easy, but coming for my particular choice of cigarettes is magnificent.

[@supergenkilife]

I watched the Simpsons episode starring Mssr Waters and then watched an interview. And another. And now, it's become a bit of an Internet rabbit hole. He is a treasure. We need more, obviously. Thank you for hosting this one!!

[@rhwinner]

John is so reasonable and so good natured I don't mind when he says something I vehemently disagree with. That is the mark of character: to get people to like you even when they dislike what you're saying.

[@voyowee]

Love him so much. Thanks for hosting and posting.

[@GBHForumNetwork]

It was a really fun talk.

[@runr5563]

I love this man so much. Iconic

[@mordaciousfilms]

I agree with the sentiment about ANDY WARHOL - I think his films inspired me infinitely more than his art. What he did for a creative community, challenging the status quo and taking art beyond the canvas... that's what inspired me and oddly enough I never considered that John and Andy were working around the same time on such similar content.

[@tg995nation6]

Such an informative interview. John is a national treasure. Thank you for posting.

[@keitha.neubert3063]

What a great interview! Enjoyed his sage advice, honest, and sense of humor. WGBH has been around since my childhood days in Methuen. A New England institution.

[@drumwolf100]

That nail sticking out of the wall behind him is driving me crazy. I keep thinking to myself “who overlooked that potential skewer” sticking out behind a legend?

[@SlobZombie]

The illuminati trying to kill John for keeping it real

[@mainmanjimmiblue]

My eye kept going to that also. All that historical baroque woodwork, and someone banged a nail, or drilled a screw in it. And left it there!

[@GyntherMeyer]

Thank you so much for this upload. Love John Waters.

[@GBHForumNetwork]

Happy to bring it to more people.

[@ryanoliveira8851]

An American icon for all those who don’t agree with American ideals he’s incredible.

[@dadude1702]

Since "Mondo Trasho" won't be put on DVD, it needs to be put on KZbin. I've never seen that movie and really want to see it.

[@glendietrich6147]

Right now there's a VHS copy on Ebay. I would recommend buying it and sending it away to a service that transfers VHS to DVD. Your fellow JW fan, Glen (or Glenda?)

[@urzathehappy72]

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[@urzathehappy72]

Just look it up on youtube its here. Shhhhhh ;)

[@vicaldama9314]

My favorite redacted! This guy knows the coolest bars in San Francisco and probably the world!

[@the8ctagon]

Interviewing John Waters and not knowing how to pronounce the verb "rebel" is worse than wearing white shoes after Labor Day.

[@josephmetz890]

Polyester is hilarious !! I never laughed so hard .

[@theartofposestudio]

goddess bless john waters , Love always, Mother Angel J x

[@jdppianist]

I got my question in at 45:49 - this was the fourth time I got to see him live, and he is always entertaining, and a genuinely kind gentleman.

[@Enigmatic666]

Me watching videos on drag queens: lights cigarette. This video: comes on. Me: puts cigarette out.

[@tuskedbeast]

Her book is great, by the way. Waters fans would probably appreciate it.

[@l.a.gothro3999]

Zomg, I have a pair of Converse One-Stars that look almost exactly like the shoes Mr. Waters is wearing!

[@vanessanorton455]

LOVE.

[@violetbrown2372]

Now why won't this guy run for president!?

[@ambrosejoseph4843]

See you in December John.

[@danielsetty9204]

"When the turd is given, we must act!"

[@atomichive]

My role model crackpot and my Mr. Know It All filth elder.

[@violetbrown2372]

"Crackpot" is my bible

[@alicewolfson4423]

I'm all for tripping when older.

[@jaid13]

Wachooooooo en las otras entrevistas de estos tiempos hace los mismo chisteeeees KUEEEEEEEE???AAAAAAA

[@SlobZombie]

John Waters is my grandma

[@katherenewedic8076]

This interview is rushed. More listening

[@stevencowie7151]

Ah, he never fails to entertain. JW for POTUS.

[@Onemore59]

A Rudolph Valentino Hot Take. You don't hear that everyday.

[@jeffclement2979]

LOVE THAT MAN!

[@GBHForumNetwork]

Right?!

[@jeffclement2979]

WGBHForum I've been bingewatching interviews with him for at least a week now I was about 16 when I heard about the "dog-doo" scene in Pink Flamingos and it's blossomed into a longtime fascination Brilliant self-generated artist "America's gay uncle" My alternative Disney

[@GBHForumNetwork]

@@jeffclement2979 He was incredibly kind to everyone that wanted to meet him and get a book signed. You should definitely try to see him in person.

[@santiagosarmyartsp4346]

My God Father

[@baileycrawly]

Plink Flamingos 😂

[@bernae1902]

This interviewer was trying to make this about her, rather pathetic

[@1nterpretThis]

No, she didn't. They are obviously ''vibing' and she's more than familiar with the subject. She did a great job.

[@xrrrismickey]

Gleefully transgressive. Barf

[@Davesky19]

The chick is hot.

[@rocco_productionsmannott31]

John is the hot one

[@carolinej3661]

her constant wriggling and leg-shaking was unfortunate and distracting......and imho, rude to the guest

[@alysiaabbott3744]

I'm sincerely sorry. I regretted this immediately on watching the video. The action was unconscious. It never occurred to me that people would look at my feet!

[@carolinej3661]

@@alysiaabbott3744 the problem wasn't "people looking at" your feet. People waggle things (a hand, a flag, a whatever) when they want to get someone's attention. It was unavoidable.

[@rockinresurrection6542]

​@@carolinej3661 or mabye they're just nervous????

[@morganfisherart]

I know this is a personal pet peeve, but interviewer - why did you have to start with the word “so”? I swear this comes directly from countless TED talks. Then seconds later you did it again. And then again and again. Why can’t you just deliver a question and have the guts to start it without that damned unnecessary two letter word? Stoppit!😅