John Hodgman: More Information Than You Require

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John Hodgman, The Daily Shows famous minor television personality and resident expert, and the hapless PC in Apple's PC vs. Mac commercials, reads from his most recent book, More Information Than You Require. The book follows the bestselling all-you-need compendium of facts, The Areas of My Expertise. Hodgman holds forth on subjects as diverse as: The Past (as There Is Always More of It), The Future (as There Is Still Some Left), All of the Presidents of the United States, The Secrets of Hollywood, Gambling, The Sport of the Asthmatic Man (Including: Hermit-Crab Racing), Strange Encounters with Aliens, How to Buy a Computer, How to Cook an Owl, and Most Other Subjects. Festival artistic director Lawrence Weschler joins him in conversation to test the depths of his knowledge.

[@FMIO]

There is only 5 thousand views on this video?? That's just sad. John Hodgman is such a great speaker.

[@Mekinhumbel]

I have never been a huge fan of his work on TDS, but he really shines here. This is the natural habitat of Hodgmoptera Absurdus.

[@jansmiths8629]

love him wild thang...

[@Popperite]

The man wears a three piece suit with white socks??? He is a fashion genius!

[@johnsmith-gk7oi]

he is PC from the get a Mac ads

[@constantgamer247]

I'm so glad this guy came out of the closet and is embracing his true self as a writer!

[@leonelmolbert2941]

Down BELOW>.,@!#@4#@$%^&* someone EVER HAS to be number 5000 4COL!