Neil Gaiman Interviews Amanda Palmer @ 2015 Boston Book Fest

Thanks to the 6,000+ supported on patreon, we hired a film crew to capture his very special moment of the 2015 Boston Book Festival!
Neil Gaiman interviews Amanda Palmer, 5 weeks after the birth of their child, with special on-stage guest Maria Popova from www.brainpickings.org/, plus a live ukulele performance of “In My Mind”.
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Film produced and edited by The Skillman Video Group, LLC. Head editor: Michael Brigida
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“In My Mind” - lyrics & music by Amanda Palmer from “Amanda Palmer Goes Down Under” (Eight Foot Music (ASCAP) )
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[@2201rafaela]

Aaaah, these two.

[@katefranta]

"It's stupid to be safe, because ultimately, where it is you don't want to go... that really is the gift that you have to give." You've opened my eyes with this line, Amanda. Thank you so much.

[@andy_manns]

This is the line between creative and commercial success though right? The "safe" line doesn't exist if you are prepared to be selfish and do something for yourself. Your greatest gift as an artist is to trust your instincts :)

[@elizabethbennet4791]

what if youre unequipped to handle situation and you die. that's stupid too

[@billyhamza5066]

InstaBlaster...

[@geoffburton822]

Rilke suggested: "lovers must stand guard over one another's solitude." These two are true lovers.

[@lovelyxskinny]

true lovers who feel the need to shag other people? unfortunately that's not love. If they're not fufilled with each other then how is it love?

[@suckmyleftbrain]

+lovelyxskinny speaking as someone who has been in a very committed open relationship with their partner for half a decade: having an open marriage like these two isn't a matter of lost love or unfulfillment--quite the opposite, it shows that you trust your partner to always come back to you, because you love one another enough that things like exclusive sex don't have to be the end-all-be-all of the relationship. you're allowed to find other people sexually attractive even through you're in a relationship, and being so secure in your feelings that you don't have to bother with heart-wrenching jealousy is hardly a bad thing. the level of understanding and communication it takes to be in an open relationship speaks to the strength of its bond, if anything.

[@AnalogueDad]

Zekiel Zelitch-Factor what an amazing way to explain what those of us in solid open marriages feel. thank you.

[@Msaprilconquest]

so, half a decade. wow 5 whole years.

[@KnitBone]

lovelyxskinny love is food for growth regardless of selfish needs and insecurities, love is not about hitching your wagon to an other and suffocating them or expecting them to sustain you 🙂

[@KrissyMeow]

Neil watching Amanda singing at the end, he loves her so much. It brings a tear to my eye. 😢💘

[@allisonl1081]

I started watching this thinking "Oh lord, over an hour? I'll just watch some of it..." but I've watched the whole thing and I'm sad that it's over. I'm said that there wasn't more time for this interview. These are two of my most favorite people. I can't even deal with the love and joy that this interview brought me. They probably won't read this but I want to say Thank you anyway.

[@LauraMorland]

I hope you'll get a notification of this message, Allison L, and that you'll see this link, of an even *better* conversation with them than this one. (And it's recent! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6SyeoqFrLyLmNU )

[@LuluBodhi]

He's a hand holder. Adorbs.

[@fateofthekid9091]

So, I've loved Amanda since she was in Dresden Dolls. So, my Dad put a bunch of her music on my phone when I was little, and it's been a part of my life forever. When I was a kid, one of my favourite books was The Graveyard Book. Neil was a commonly known author in my home, and we were all raised to love him. I fell asleep to I Sold My Dad For Two Goldfish. My favorite stories are still Mirrormask and Caroline. Yesterday, I realized that one of my favorite musicians was married to one of my favorite autors and i think this information changed my mind.

[@uziao]

It is so good to live in a world where amazing people like artists are present ^.^

[@ilarious5729]

Basically the same happened to me, i only have listened to her music, and read his books without diving into interviews and their personal life, it was a weird and a amazing feeling to realize they are married. I don't understand why it meant so much for me but it did.

[@elizabethbennet4791]

haha zoomer

[@hola.itsgabbi]

Okay here is my story with you, Amanda Palmer. Discovered you three weeks ago in the Rich Roll podcast. Immediately ordered your book. Received your book today. Looked at your ted talk today. Saw this actual video today, and at the end of the video ... When you sang. Your lyrics. I just collapsed in tears. I don't know you, but I connect to you, I feel vulnerable. The essence of your message is connecting deep down, and I can't wait to read your book and to keep being inspired by your soul. You reflect to me a lot of answers I was looking for in my life. Thank You, Unconditional love from Montreal, xxxx Gabrielle

[@LauraMorland]

What a beautiful message! As a patron of Amanda for five years now (not yet when this was filmed), I'd like to share with you a beautiful -- and quite recent -- conversation with her and Neil: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6SyeoqFrLyLmNU

[@deliriumdelightdream]

This hits hard. As usual. But due to sickness I had to get off the train. Life if now just doctors and being sick at home. My mind is still so active but I can hardly leave home. Asking is so hard for me.especially with the last few months living with a grandma in law passing away. She needed the family and I understand but I do feel alone but worse when my husband has to see me so different than the girl he feel in love with in 1997. We just lost my husbands grandma a few days ago. I didn’t even get to see her the last day before she passed because I was so sick downstairs. I knew she was close but I thought I had more time with her. So truly spend time with people you love if you can because you never know. So blessings and love to anyone who may read this. Truly sending love.💖✌🏼❤️

[@user-lx7ky6ok9w]

I first heard "in my mind" while playing life is strange three years ago💜 it's so cute to know that Neil's wife was the singer^^ such a small world ...

[@vincesc720]

Neil Gaiman.. my hero.. Amanda Palmer.. a genius musician Love it

[@bellemusecore]

I love that Neil and Amanda are two fandoms in one 💞💝💞

[@aleksristovski5337]

The way they look at each other and hold hands is heartwarming.

[@fourofcups7649]

her laugh is SO cute. i don't know how i haven't heard it before now but oh MY god

[@Normanette]

Damn, I've listened to Amanda's aunt imitation (8:53), like, a dozen times. Never fails to crack me up ! Other than that, knowing that the two of you live on the same planet as I do makes me so happy. The day Sir Pratchett died, it felt like the sun shone a tad less bright, but you people help me notice its remaining rays...

[@koalastophat483]

it's about 1 or 2 in the morning and I have been yelled at 5 times for squealing because these 2 adorable together!!!!! ❤❤

[@tankytrash1281]

holy shit shes insanely good at speaking to an audience

[@Bigotedechivo]

you are my favourite people on earth. I'm halfway through the book and I have cried endless times.

[@thriftstoredoll]

Honestly, i cried through this whole thing because it brought up A LOT of stuff that made me emotional. oh noes lol.

[@susanadiasjohnson457]

I think I'd have to say that this brilliant, witty, tender, fascinating interview is unlike anything I have ever seen or will ever see again. Their relaxed, loving, authentic communication as individuals and as a couple is stunning. The content of the interview is awesome. And yet the dynamics rise way above that. I do not know how I happened to run into this video, but am sure glad it happened.

[@LauraMorland]

Susana, here's another one, filmed just a few weeks ago. I think you'll like it, too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6SyeoqFrLyLmNU

[@lindawolf2952]

Her book was so inspiring for me💜

[@urbanbeardman6840]

This was so great, so moving. Two outstanding artists, and what they have between them - that furtive look, that touch of hands, the smile and the words, that is the true face of love some of us hopefully recognize and secretly hope for. Oh, and Maria Popova was such a superb addition to this all, especially as I'm inspired, every week, by her blog Brain Pickings. And so thank you for uploading this, genuinely.

[@JohnWilsonComicsGuy]

So much here to love! Amanda and Neil are always amazing together. I was touched by Amanda's comments about her friend's illness causing him to have to embrace asking as my own illnesses has caused me to have to give up control and ask for help as well, more and more and by the gods, but is Jack an adorable child or what? That kid is golden! Thanks for this, Amanda. It made my night happy, sad and wonderful.

[@DiScOrDtHeLuNaTiC]

I love Amanda's lyrics/music/voice, and I could read or listen to Neil all day long.^_^

[@cheryls8987]

Loving the person in line knitting. Brilliant!

[@Jim_Thomas_Draper]

This is all lovely, but the point at 37 minutes where Amanda says she and Neil both want control of the narrative, and he literally interrupts her to finish telling the story made me laugh a lot more than it probably should!

[@smirbelbirbel]

I think it made you laugh the exact right amount. ^^

[@lauraoliviatremaine1569]

I cried all the way through this video. May 2020

[@KaoruTakarai]

This was such an amazing watch. Thank you!

[@jaqdelacruz3247]

Inspiring talk and I really really love that song at the end. Can't stop myself from smiling while listening. Your songs are always amazing!

[@nobakwaas5161]

the audiobook was amazing..listened to it in early 2016

[@mikefabri1]

god damn niel actually looks like the sandman

[@somesickdream08]

loved every second of this

[@abbeymiller6277]

I love this. I love Amanda.

[@ChrisGloomTube]

Beautiful dialogue and it deepened my understanding of the book, too. Thanks.

[@elieattie]

Congradulations on the baby !!! I am in the middle of reading your book, and it is such a wonderful read. Thanks for that. :)

[@BoxOfficeJack]

Holy smokes, i love you guys both so much. Thank you for being amazing

[@UrsulaPowers]

I loved the audiobook! I will listen to it again. I recommend it!

[@mariaparenti41]

you two complement each other - lovely interview, thank you.

[@uziao]

The song at the end was so touching ^.^ good feelings from the heart

[@801walt]

I must confess, though I’m a musician I knew almost nothing about Amanda. This was lovely.

[@rosey4exclaim]

I should be in bed, but I can't NOT watch this right now. I love you guys.

[@uhmuhn]

This was lovely!

[@sonofsisyphus5742]

Absolutely fantastic.

[@allisonl1081]

I cannot "like' this video enough times

[@larissaoliveira-lp8ok]

I never get tired of you

[@ClaraBaezM]

Thank you!!!

[@augustoundead323]

I know your music thanks to Life Is Strange In my mind and Map of Tasmania are my favorite songs, In my mind lirycs are awesome, really made me wake up AMANDA UR AWSOM!

[@TheAwillz]

I love you two! You make me smile ❤️✌️

[@economadic2103]

You guys are so cuuuute!!!!

[@wordsbyjulia127]

Wonderful!!

[@dougthemoleman]

Wow, I did not expect to see a Bulgarian on stage here. I think this is the first time I've ever heard Maria speak.

[@celticpeasant9753]

Amanda I think you are awesome!

[@dougthemoleman]

Everyone needs a Whitney in their life. Too often people who are on the same page, write the same thing on that page in opposite directions, never realizing that they actually agree.

[@12345gerrard]

Amazing song at the end!

[@the_harvan]

I don't think I've ever seen Neil Gaiman wear a colour other than black.

[@anemoi6803]

That's because he only wears black.

[@maryz9319]

Why mess with a good thing

[@philipclayberg4928]

Roy Orbison also preferred black clothes. And I think Lou Reed also did.

[@julieluepke1952]

Business Goth 4 Life

[@ianmartinezcassmeyer]

If you watch the introduction he gives for Ursula K. Le Guin at the NBA, you can see him sporting a red vest

[@assilemisawesome]

💗💗💗 Love these two!

[@tiffanystouchofcolor]

You two are fantastic. :-)

[@lincolns8770]

What a creatively cool couple.

[@smirbelbirbel]

They both look so young. And it's just 5 years ago.

[@subs4794]

hair dye?

[@ha-yx8gw]

wonderful

[@adsensedd]

Interesting chat, great questions that really got into the meat of it.

[@LungsOutJem]

God damn it, Neil. You're starting to make me like you.

[@TamiMartins]

Awesome.

[@sweetcorn8166]

I wrote down this random note awhile ago, to look up 'koalas are exotic dancers' in google images and pictures of this beautiful woman popped up, naked with people writing all over her body. so I saved the pictures ..the vibe in the pictures led me to look her up...and I am happy I did. she carries a magnetic vibe, that I think is very attractive. Thank you, Amanda for your authenticity that you emanate.

[@Devilinke]

They are both inspiring and amazing people and artists. I wanted to buy the audiobook yesterday, but unfortunately it is not available for purchase on Audible in Hungary. But I am not giving up to download it :)

[@12345gerrard]

Signing books is really fun and good i am a brand new author and i have signed my books for friends and family and it has been really fun to do!

[@elliecolon85]

“She would have these amazing arguments and win them.” Marriage! Haha.

[@MSYNGWIE12]

I WANT THE AUDIO BOOK NOW I HAVE THE PAPER I GOTTA HERE YOU DO NEIL-

[@luciacalleja8788]

Holy shit, this woman.

[@lukegreen3033]

Man I just finished the graveyard book it was awesome

[@cynthiastokes5591]

Very nice

[@dandylion8572]

I'm 1 of those people for whom Neil Gaiman is Amanda Palmer's husband :-) She is my hero..a role model I'd say..

[@mrsgrievous]

My two favorite people in my favorite city at my favorite type of festival :)

[@Kaalyn_HOW]

I definitely didn't cry at any point in this. Nope. Neverrrrrr. **blatantly lying on the internet again**

[@indominatus]

Even worse when people believe in their OWN lies - or get lost in distorted memories...!

[@Kaalyn_HOW]

indominatus lolwut?

[@indominatus]

It was a direct response to Danielle Vedrode's comment. - I should have placed a directive prior to the comment.

[@Retrofire-47]

So different... But kind of similar. I still related to a lot :)

[@Aristotle2000]

0:32 It look like the baby seat's name is "Micro AF"... lol

[@kethertomalkuthorchard1663]

Oh I can’t believe they did that to you and the country we share. I think it was vital to teach Twitter. 2015 was the moment we needed that. Our president’s books will now be so valuable compared to before he got office. We’ll get through this but if there is a sky with stars and love above us we can all help each other not let this happen in another election. I’ll pledge more to give my Twitter and FB time and I’ll set up my own Patreon and teach every artist poet and writer I touch in my world how to build their voices louder than one crud candidate so we the people don’t lose our true vote to a Twitter drive for a hotelier. In 2015 I sat at FSG head’s house and he was a Kickstarter insider Top 10 Maker and he served me the drinks I told my partner he’d serve us if he wasn’t going to be helpful. Gin and tonic. My mother-in-law was English and grew up in India, she contracted malaria. He was insulting us by hinting suggestively we might be colonialist? Uhh. Why did I waste two years and the strength of Catalonia for their fight to vote? My uncle’s poetry and life could have made a difference. Most of the demands and shifting deadlines? Temper tantrums thrown by the managing editor to create stalls. I can’t begin to explain the pain it causes to look back on how much pressure it was to fulfill impossible deadlines.

[@FUNPOV]

PATREON 4 LIFE

[@marystark1193]

They are literally Remus lupin and nymphadora tonks

[@Wingedmagician]

Amazing awkward start to the talk lol

[@MSYNGWIE12]

Amanda did you ever want a "coin operated editor" when Neil was editing? I want a copy of the original book- that chunk. Neil are the publishers asking authors to stay with 280- 320 words? because as an avid reader/and buyer I am pissed off at books that seem to be missing something?! Amanda please come over and buzz my hair and fix my eyebrows- you are SO beautiful because you are natural, even when done up kabuki !!! (Promise me you two will never break up- I received ((I am Canadian and have had my vegetarian Thanksgiving in October)) two lovely animated shorts, The Mushroom/StreetJapaneseHomelessProposal) If you ever broke up- ASH IS BEYOND BEAUTIFUL, !!! there is no hope for romance for any of us- wish I had a coin operated husband some days! Yes Neil there is a "grinch", as I am about to catch up on your books (3 or 4 behind). On a sad day, know a woman in Canada loves you and Amanda bless you for your rendition of Hallelujah- I don't like anybody touching Master Cohen's music but even though it has been 3 yrs I was crying. Love you three. zoe (just breast feed on you t? nope, Neil you can't be easily embarrassed if you are married to Amanda- how? I admire how bluntly honest she is, women need that.)

[@ggtjr4]

Everyone here looks like they went to the same university, read the same books, and listened to the same music

[@lucia-madridnishinojurado]

How did u get so lucky

Wow, Amanda Palmer kept her clothes on all the way through this.

[@constancemiller3753]

yep. some get naked and you're like "didn't expect that"...Amanda doesn't whip out a boob or two and it's a surprise. However there's the ukelele standing o at a book talk. natch:)

[@IgnacDvorsky]

Please, you must publish "How to use the fucking internet"!!! 😂😂😂

[@TheEudy]

Are you guys still together Amanda?

[@12345gerrard]

Does neil have his own you tube channel?

[@ruanvitor513]

They are not together anymore :(

[@barbaraballinger392]

Sorry 😞 actually makes me sad.

[@LauraMorland]

@@barbaraballinger392 Great news -- they're back together! See an interview they did recently in Auckland: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6SyeoqFrLyLmNU

[@LauraMorland]

Great news -- Amanda and Neil are back together! See an interview they did recently in Auckland, near the island where they are living now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6SyeoqFrLyLmNU

[@SuperGinamo]

She’s probably the Most talented

[@elizabethbennet4791]

yeah i didnt know who neil gaiman was until after i was goth and discoevred dresden dolls. i dont read those types of books and never liked comics etc

[@CaptianMajic]

Had a dream and yall were in it. def was fangirling from the waffle housee booth

[@ultimavi1383]

. 59:01 .

[@Ratty2480]

MY WIFES SON

[@bsjett]

Is it just me, or does Amanda's shirt look like Charles Manson's mugshot?

[@lisavdberg]

+bsjett hmm.. i dont see it, i'd be quite interested (and a little scared) to see you do a rorsach test.. ;)

[@mv-id2uj]

+BirdsFlyingHigh ^ haha same

[@suk4honesty]

I see it too! Just the eyes and eyebrows tho

[@Anne-bf2fb]

How to be a millionaire brochure a million brochures at $1

[@allafields7667]

Age difference...all small trifles.

[@MSYNGWIE12]

ANYBODY WHO DOESN'T KNOW HER, CLICK, GET BRAINPICKINGS AND SUPPORT, MARIA, IF READ DAILY BY THOSE 'IN CHARGE' WE'D ALL BE IN A MUCH, MUCH BETTER PLACE... WITH HOPE, HOPE, HOPE,.The great, CANADIAN writer, Margaret Atwood, talks of starting a well known fairy tale sort of in an opposite way 'it was dark inside the belly of the wolf..." well as I digress the "wolf" wouldn't get us... JUST GO AND SUBSCRIBE, learn to "speak" Maria...

[@RelaxxationStation]

Theyre so weird as a couple

[@Kikilang60]

Cut the book in half? Wouldn't it be faster just not write all the extra.

[@JacobMoen]

All the extra is part of the process. :)

[@zlizgirl]

Shame they're split up.