Neil Gaiman: The Julius Schwartz Lecture at MIT

[@edwardswayze48]

My adult deaf son is even more a sci-fi nerd than his Dad. These two are blazing stars in our universe. I'll share to him, but would be so pleased if captioning, or ASL translation were added.

[@drradska8107]

I love his rich and witty language. This is the first time I see him speak, and it is brilliant. Well done, Neil.

[@LongRest]

I am leaving this sacrificial comment as an offering to algorithm gods so this interview can be heard by a next thousand of KZbin viewers. Hail, Algorithm Gods!

[@GreggTurnbull]

I am replying to said sacrifice to extend its longevity. Thank you kind soul.

[@nazimelmardi]

So say we all!

[@lindalong5052]

Neil is such an engaging speaker. I've just listened to him for nearly 2 hrs and, not being a fan of sci fi or comics, at least 75% of his references went straight over my head. I was totally engaged anyway. I only heard of NG by way of Terry Pratchett whose books I listened to at bedtime when my son was younger (and which we both then went on to read independently). Anyway,if anyone is in London at the moment (early April 2022) there's currently a stage version of Ocean at the End of the Lane playing. I loved it.

[@danielahitstheroad]

Children's fiction, good fiction, has to be exciting enough to keep the kids entertained and easy enough so adults can follow. Neil ticks all the boxes and The Graveyard Book teaches you so much no matter what age you are .

[@Bmayo27]

49:05 - Anout Norse mythology: “They’re cold, they’re miserable, they’re grumpy. And, it’s all going to end in tears and death. And, in the meantime, let’s get drunk.”

[@stressed-out-goose]

Honestly except from the ending in tears an death part, it all still very much applies to us today

[@PeaceLoveHonor]

Brilliant as always! Thanks to the folks that recorded this and made it available.

[@philipclayberg4928]

"Tell it again, but tell it your way." (advice that Neil got from another author)

[@theoneonly2406]

He’s an amazing storyteller you can see it in this lecture, how he captures the audience. It doesn’t even matter the subject if the author can capture his audience the book will sell.

[@papaslap7350]

"Retell it. Use seahorses. It's brilliant. -Neil Gaiman

[@kevj4584]

"This was not a satisfying cinematic experience." One of his funniest quotes of all time haha

[@lauraswearingen-steadwell787]

I’m in love with his brain.

[@hnttakata713]

High art; stick it to ‘em when you are capable to endure and be proud, in fact....relish in being from the ‘gutter. How honest and how refreshing to admit your authentic nature and realize, these experiences enrich the soul, and life.

[@tonidrago9443]

I really enjoyed this interview/talk. Neil is inspiring and entertaining!

[@ShaeMacMillan]

I got many insights on how the writer gets ideas. Thanks for sharing!

[@Vidyut_Gore]

Neil Gaiman is just gorgeous and irreplaceable for how he sees the world.

[@whssy]

The bit about musicals was hilarious.

[@Marialla.]

1:42:03 makes me want to read Dickens now with fresh eyes!

[@brigittegerlach]

Glorious. He laughs us through the major problems. Genius.

[@SaschaVIE]

The "S" in MIT stands for the good "S"ound.

[@boreddude90]

fantastic. Brilliant. Loved this talk, tanks for uploading this :)

[@TenEnvelopes]

31:15 - Must be an American thing (Bradbury was American), because when I worked full-time with boys 12-18, literally their most prized possessions were their shoes. Jordans were highly coveted, mostly for their ability to confer social status. Once I wore Vans I'd bought from a thrift store and got compliments all day long. These boys would wear the same clothes five days in a row, yet painstakingly scrub their shoes with detergent and an old toothbrush to keep them pristine. They cared more about shoes than any woman I have met in my life.

[@Schadenfreude24]

Yes, Gaiman missed the point re the Dandelion Wine mention. The sneakers were symbolic of much more than the sneakers themselves, but also articulated a specific moment in space and time. The concept of 'running forever' was also quite significant.

[@lauraswearingen-steadwell787]

It’s the “running forever,” I believe, that’s unrealistic! Not the shoe adoration. ;)

[@NinjaofApathy]

Interestingly, it is common withing certain subcultures (both within America and otherplaces) most boys aren't obsessed with that. There's quite a bit of multi media besides Bradbury's writing that reflects fantastical ideals of someone's dreams of something silly as a brand of shoes.

[@lindalong5052]

yes. I taught 13-14 yr old boys for a while in a boys-only school. they were obsessed with labels especially on their trainers. the mockery and shame inflicted if your mum couldn't afford any but cheap trainers was beyond belief.

[@RelaxxationStation]

what an interesting person Neil is

[@hhmediaent]

These 2 men are only two years apart.

[@sharonjansen6875]

The Graveyard, I read it.

[@More13Feen]

I too, shall leave a comment for the god of the algorithem. For shall it bring good content to me and to others

[@KalleVilenius]

I know exactly what he means when he talks about those dolls, goddamn. No clue what the people who made them were thinking.

[@smurfmama2020]

This guy can read ingredients on a box of cereal and make it sound mesmerizing.

[@aashidhaniya]

It's Coraline not Caroline, why would he do this. :/

[@PainMonkey]

Aashi Dhaniya That was obviously a typo by the mice. Who ever heard of the name Coraline? Not Caroline at all? It's just like that time I tried to get them to go "Oompa! Oompa!" And they would only go "teedlee tee!"

[@rachelpastors]

LOLOL- YES! Someone else who'd thought that.

[@BucketOfMarbles]

Great interview but whoever did Neil's makeup needs to be fired.

[@sophie-ij5qe]

oh ye gods of the algorithm, i beseech you to send this treasure to more of your people.

[@robynvanhorn]

Omg I taught my daughter to ride her bicycle in a cemetery. Her dad ( my ex) freaked out 😂😂 I said what you worried the zombies are going to get her. 🤣😂

[@DigitalBrooke]

I want a Neil Gaiman pinball machine.

[@Harpysylph]

Nah, retell it. Use seahorses; it’s brilliant.

[@KayAmooty433]

Gaiman "missed the point" re Dandelion Wine? Yes. I'm sure it went right over his head.

[@howardkoor9365]

What a mind on that boy!

[@sharonjansen6875]

I did a retelling of Red Riding Hood.

[@HomeAtLast501]

Thirteen and a half minutes in, and I haven't laughed even once, and I am mystified as to why the audience is laughing.

[@VuotoPneumaNN]

Damn, The Eternals was really cursed from the start not to work within the Marvel Universe.

[@lindalong5052]

I'd love a pair of sneakers that would enable me to run. but then I'm not 12. I'm an ol' lady with an ankle injury

[@sharonjansen6875]

Snowwhite was a vampire.

[@BatteryExhausted]

Found Neil to be a little bit... 'too cool for school' here. I felt he feels a lot more cool than he really is. Like that teacher who thinks they are down with the kids. Surprised to find him slightly repellant.

[@babycheesus666]

he is too cool for school

[@adamplentl5588]

Yeah he's exactly as cool as he thinks he is.

[@mayaenglish5424]

How dare he be Intelligent and articulate AND make people laugh with his wit?!?!?! The MONSTER!!! 🙄 lol

[@sharonjansen6875]

🤣😂

[@lindalong5052]

I'd love a pair of sneakers that would enable me to run. but then I'm not 12. I'm an ol' lady with an ankle injury