John Waters & the "Feel Bad" Romance

John Waters (legendary filmmaker of the cult classic Pink Flamingos and blockbuster Hairspray, and author of Carsick and Mr. Know-It-All) has turned his brilliant mind to fiction: specifically his first novel and what he calls the “feel bad romance.” In Liarmouth, Waters employs his trademark combination of hilarity and obscenity, weaving a tangled tale of sex, crime, and family dysfunction, with main character Marsha Sprinkle (scammer, suitcase thief, master of disguise) at the helm. At CHF, Waters share his secrets for writing well in a transgressive way. He is joined in conversation by Chicago writer, musician, and filmmaker Richard Knight Jr.
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[@nicholasjohnson6724]

The one and only, John Waters, the man who made the 70s and 80s worth remembering !!!!

[@deaditeluvr]

he is still so sharp and funny

[@giovanna722]

A complete one off. Just the sharpest mind, and loads of fun. Would love to know him.

[@katherenewedic8076]

would love to see a movie John.

[@ronneyrendon5045]

QUEEN.

[@louise_8546]

John Waters did a DVD commentary on Mommie Dearest?! (one of my favourite people and one of my favourite films) - I need to seek this out.

[@iwantafennec9577]

Oh… it is a MUST HAVE!

[@caesartopacio9636]

The bread wins. - John waters

[@EduardoRozaGayNerdFilmmaker]

JW was talking to this man, absolutely thinking "Does he really know me?". The interviewer often seems to want to make the whole thing about himself.

[@bisem433]

I have never seen two people look so uncomfortable in those low sitting clown chairs the they set up for this interview!

[@SmallTownNewYorkCityBoy]

The interviewer was cringe.

[@EduardoRozaGayNerdFilmmaker]

yes

[@katherenewedic8076]

if you don't understand or know upper class Catholics from Maryland (the south) you don't really know the rules, methods, means, and implications. the interviewer doesn't get it.

[@licugurin3940]

Это жокер? (оно) 😜🇷🇺💪

[@Enr227]

The worst host in history.

[@EduardoRozaGayNerdFilmmaker]

YES