Stephen King, His Books, and Their Origins at Lisner Audiotorium

Think of the many different meanings of revival-and you'll still be amazed by what King, author of more than 50 worldwide bestsellers, has in store in his latest supernatural mystery-thriller, Revival. The strange haunting of Jamie Morton begins when he's a boy and his town's new minister pays a call. The shadow cast that day will stretch long, for both Jamie and his family. Only decades later, when he's a burned-out, strung-out musician can Jamie face the full extent of what the Revd. Charles Jacobs has done to his life.
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[@helios24601]

I love how he says "I wrote a book called Cujo" and "I wrote a book called The Shining" almost like he doesn't expect us to recognize those names or something

[@impulseimp1035]

Excellent books

[@vjan.1939]

"I wrote a book called Gerald's game"

[@getthefuckaoutmyway]

I think Stephen has already lost some sparkle for the art of retorics with public included. He's already an old man, it's actually incredible he still holds up to the life of a professional writer

[@phyllisneal8687]

He's from Maine. I lived in Bangor for 7 years. My son was born at the EMMC. I'm from Massachusetts originally. It is EXPECTED that he would not PRESUME that he's so important that EVERYONE would know HIM or his BOOKS. THAT would be considered extremely rude. No one would do that. No one with manners & a proper upbringing would do that. He has both. Good man.

[@phyllisneal8687]

@Timothy A Schuler I'm sorry but who are you & how can I help? I truly do not know what you are talking about.

[@hjm2779]

This man is the reason I wanted to be a writer. Update: my first book got published a few weeks ago. :) Update 2: Sorry I haven't looked at this thread in years, I'm overwhelmed by how much this blew up! For everyone asking, my book was called 'Swings & Roundabouts' - it was a small collection of short stories that I originally wrote as a university project. One of my tutors liked it enough that they helped me get it published after I graduated. Unfortunately, it's not available anywhere anymore. I haven't actually written anything else since then as I'm now employed full time and enjoying life, but for those of you on here who are still trying, don't give up! If I can do it, anyone can! :)

[@mahdiyarrahimi7]

My reason to

[@hopewiIIrise]

+Bücher Wurm "to" You aren't going to be a writer, mate.

[@JustinWoodwardComedy]

+Guy Incognito lolol I thought the same thing

[@olpdragon]

With spell checker and editors, you can make a mistakes and still be a writer. It'd help if you knew how to write though.

[@nicosimioni7363]

He's probably not American or English

[@pennyetson5848]

The truest words Stephen King ever said was you never know how drastic your life can change from the time you wake up in the morning till the time you lay your head that down that night

[@rodneyadderton1077]

Yes, life can change in a second.

[@MikeRoberts1964]

Yeah, he was just going for a walk before going to see movie.....If that van had been a little farther to either side, it would have either missed him or killed him.

[@411_Crazy]

“Life can turn on a dime” 11/22/63

[@pennyetson5848]

My love has some of his stories so real that that could actually happen

[@LuzMaria95]

@@411_Crazythat book is *so good*

[@rdavis568]

I stood in line for 7 hours for this event. Was first in line. Always early for everything I go to. But it was well worth the wait to see my hero. Love your work Mr. King.

[@RyanKudasik]

I would have too! I hope I get to attend an event like this some day. I've been a fan pretty much since I could read in the early 90s.

[@JasonVoorhees10100]

So youre the crazy fan ?

[@Kazza_8240]

So jealous 😔 I'm from Scotland. Don't think I'll ever have the privilege of meeting Sai King..... at least...... not on this level of the Tower.

[@MrOwl-hk7my]

BROOKS MTB pathetic to want to see your hero whose work has had a profound impact on your life? I feel sad for you to not know what that kind of love/respect is like.

[@MrOwl-hk7my]

I once stood in line 3 hours early to be first in line for a Fiona Apple concert in NOLA and I got to stand front and center for the whole show. It was amazing. Don’t listen to the haters.

[@abbashaidari8313]

"Whenever a new strain of the flu shows up, I see the sales boom" Well the sales must be through the roof now...

[@revoltanhero2610]

Trutg

[@adamturner1563]

Hahaha. Brilliant

[@eboniestevenson231]

Not gonna lie I bought the stand again during the pandemic.

[@constancemiller3753]

💰💰💰💰💰💰💸💷💶💵 Make it rain! 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰

[@dominicwyartt3598]

This has aged like a fine wine

[@blacquesjacques7239]

The most potent advice he gives to aspiring writers is to read , read , read .

[@Nautilus1972]

and write, write, write ...

[@victoryover1156]

On red red rum.

[@kreipflagra3116]

@@Nautilus1972 Sure, but reading tons as well. I've seen too many that want to write, but found it boring to read, they just want acknowledgement and instant gratification

[@gloriaswims3478]

I have always loved reading however now my eyes aren't so good. I miss it

[@WhatsWrongWithTheStreet]

I'm a writer and I'll have someone tell me they want to write and I stop them right there and ask what do you read. So often the answer is not much, if any. I always say I don't know how you can write and not be a reader. And not just in the genre you wish to write in. I don't like romance novels but Nora Roberts has taught me to write women better. Sadly, though, it's never what the aspirant wants to hear.

[@Downs2440]

I could listen to Stephen King tell the same story over and over again.

[@jadebethj4807]

Ditto! I've been watching a ton of his videos over the last few days and I've heard a few different stories more than once. Love it!

[@crossface5710]

good cos thats basically what hes been doing for the last 30 years :) just kidding, sk rocks

[@24get24give]

have you actually readd any of his books?no two are in any way alike

[@leland-bobpalmer4274]

Buy an audiobook LOL

[@mischiefmakerstudios9900]

Lisa T I have. I read the original “It” & “The Body” when it was originally in “Different Seasons “. Stephen Kings helped make boring car rides to me seem less boring as a youngster!

[@dyveira]

He wasn't lying when he says every time there's a flu epidemic "The Stand" becomes popular again, because it's being invoked yet again for COVID-19.

[@andreamagyar7776]

When people said oh it's only a flu. I said read the stand.

[@laurametheny1008]

Me too. Been telling everybody. No zombies guys...we got Captain Tripps.....🤮😷 Wonder what Steve is saying now?

[@Shadowfax85]

I just bought my copy of "The Stand" 👍

[@andreamagyar7776]

@@Shadowfax85 enjoy it. I loved it.

[@laurametheny1008]

@@Shadowfax85 Enjoy! It's gonna be a bumpy ride considering we're almost living the beginning. Good book tho. I mean it's Stephen King!🙂😷🤘🏼

[@mrnonsense1031]

my mom literally saw me watching this and she asked me "What are you doing?" and all I said was "I'm learning from the master."

[@rado3880]

Ace comment

[@jesseaijanaho9186]

😂

[@livewireOrourke]

"You write those scary things...I'd rather uplifting stories like that Shawshank Redemption." "I wrote that." "No you didn't." lmao

[@who7063]

Time stamp

[@FrancoEnElMedio]

who 31:25

[@emikosage6545]

It creeps me out when I read a comment as it happens in the video 😂

[@canadianwildlifeservice8883]

These public speaking events serve as a true testament of King's storytelling abilities. He has a knack for stretching the most mundane of stories out for minutes at a time, all while keeping the audience engaged by telling the story behind the story. I really enjoy watching his performances. He is truly a master storyteller as well as a great humorist to boot. I admit, I used to think King was reclusive and hated the spotlight. That might be true in a sense, but when he speaks, he seems like the most interesting and down-to-earth guy you would ever want to meet.

[@orlandparkcounselors7036]

You should hear him in private conversations telling fart jokes!

[@Jargon]

I can't even imagine how many books he will write during the quarantine days of 2020.

[@joaniewelch]

The Stand Part 2 would be wild! Go Stevie Go! We love ya!

[@mikeralston777]

He and his daughter Naomi came to Skippers one night in Tampa, where I do security, to watch Dave Alvin and the Blasters. This was in 2006. As I stood there talking to the doorman, about ready to pee my pants, Some kid walked by me with a hardcover copy of *The Stand*. I stood there and watched half a dozen people approach him while he tried to watch the band. At some point I decided not to be one of them. And I don't regret it to this day.

[@verysilly8883]

Consideration and decency aren't found often enough -- I'm sure he appreciates people like you who allow him to enjoy his life! Especially with his kid.

[@mattitude2471]

So brilliant, yet so... normal. Wish more writers were less pretentious, like him.

[@christinabernat9681]

Matt Walters great comment!!!!!

[@chism2020]

Darin Broadway will

[@jadebethj4807]

Agreed!

[@deanlett9683]

Yeah, but in truth most writers I think are pretty down to Earth people in most interviews I see them in. I think it has to do with the nature of the craft and the fact that most of them have been rejected at some point in their career which tends to ground you. There's no chance of me getting grandiose with all my rejections although I still write not out of ego but because I have to. I can't imagine not trying to do it no matter how many times I fail.

[@Mark_H101]

King is a working class hero.

[@shigerumiyamoto9767]

I like how he doesn't dress all fancy. He is just a normal guy.

[@narjitmankoo8478]

That's what i like about him

[@dsanzo]

I guess "normal" by American standards. He dresses horribly.

[@antoniochilimbar3385]

@@dsanzoprobably my friend here, Real ShigeruMiyanoto, isn't American. So by your standards, you're pretty dumb. Sorry

[@dsanzo]

@@antoniochilimbar3385 Your comment does not make sense.

[@antoniochilimbar3385]

@@dsanzo I'm just saying he might not be American.

[@TheSMLIFfilms]

This is incredible, he kept the audience engaged in the entire hour and a half long speech with one underlying plot point- Two jumper cables walk into a bar.

[@lisakolb9828]

yep he's good! but we knew that. lol

[@HereIsWisdom1318]

“Not yet.”

[@tylerwilliams1699]

I love his personality, he is so human, a quality that most writers seem to think is demeaning. He isn't afraid to relate to people and he is not concerned with sounding super intellectual, much love and respect.

[@juliusrandle2733]

Duh

[@patsydarling160]

All through my teens I was your ‘number #1 fan’ Stephen… you truly saved my soul from a very harsh reality. Thank you💖

[@andrewjohnston6320]

"Writing can be learned but it can't be taught." Almost direct line from 'Finders Keepers' which was only released two weeks ago.

[@KabooM1067]

Andrew Johnston Dorothea Brande begs to differ, "genius can be taught." She said in her book Becoming a Writer. And I agree more with her. If you have relentless passion, you'll make it. She gives a lot of exercises and heaps of valuable information from her experience as an editor.

[@KabooM1067]

Unless you mean you can't teach writing to someone who hates writing, then obviously you're right.

[@MrParkerman6]

Bull crap! Lots of people have been taught to write good.

[@Shiznaft1]

@@MrParkerman6 ...but have they been taught to write well?

[@RoeJogan]

or just steal other ideas... thats Kings technique

[@wallacepearse3915]

Still known as a horror writer but for me Shawshank, green mile, the body and misery are his best works, or among them. None are horrors. He is so much more than a horror writer. In my opinion.

[@esmeraldabouwer6801]

I also loved Dolores Claiborne, that was my fav actually.

[@Tirlex]

What about dark tower?

[@paulm.6818]

Very true. But, that being said, I think "It" is one of his best works, if not his best.

[@canaisyoung3601]

Misey's kind of a horror; just one where the horror is more realistic, especially in this day and age of obsessed fans and people who get ticked off when their favorite movie, book, or TV show doesn't pan out the way they wanted it too.

[@joeymarchesi]

Yeah, I totally agree with this comment. People call him the ‘King of Horror’ but that’s a misconception based off the adaptations of his work. . . He definitely has stories that have disturbing sequences, but I find myself laughing at his description of things quite often; I find myself tearing up or emotional from relating to a point in my life; and other times, I find myself completely disturbed by what is happening. However, all of the time I’m completely entertained & engaged in Stephen’s writing. Among all the adaptations of Stephen King’s work, there’s only a few that are faithful to the original source material. However, all the others went a different direction compared to Stephen’s original story & that’s likely because the producers & director didn’t completely understand Stephen’s story.

[@danielhill8222]

King just has that way of writing that makes you genuinely care about the characters he creates I am currently reading cell and have been shocked by the death of one particular character. I hope he keeps writing such great fiction in the future I look forward to reading all his novels in due time

[@danielhill8222]

***** I am going to read Salems lot now that I have finished cell but if you ask me it ended on a sort of anti climax i didn't get the same feeling of poetic irony that i felt when i had finished Carrie even though i think that was what King was going for

[@Tubie1111]

If you take away the horror, you have one of the best "human condition" writers America has ever had. He has some issues with endings sure and sometimes rambling a bit but the man can write and write well. The genre he sticks to, keeps people from knowing and/or realizing that. He is a master at putting you in the scene and knowing/understanding the characters. I love his writing :)

[@antoniochilimbar3385]

Not America, but the whole world

[@tangerinetech5300]

Ah yes that classic scene in IT where they all have to have sex with that chick to escape the place they were in just screams genuis writing

[@antoniochilimbar3385]

@@tangerinetech5300 why u so sensitive

[@tangerinetech5300]

@@antoniochilimbar3385 I'm not sensitive I'm saying it's not good writing

[@tanooks9408]

Tangerine Tech This was during the times where his writing career was taking a fall as a result of drugs. Are you really going to mention one scene from a novel made during a tough time for him as an example of “not good writing” and not bring up any of his great writing? That’s really biased

[@vonniedemers5683]

My mom took me to see Carrie at the drive in when I was 10, (my mom was so cool) and that started my love of SK. The hand coming out of the grave scared the crap out of me then and it still does. My oldest son's name is Stephen even. I love his books.

[@countnu4166]

That's so special awwww♡

[@Aurelie_ze]

Same for me. I live in belgium and i watched carrie / christine / shinning when I was 9/10 Y.O with my mom

[@adamturner1563]

Nice Blanche photo you have up. R.I.P. (hugely missed)

[@mikesmithz]

Stephen Even? That's mean.

[@vonniedemers5683]

@@mikesmithz it's just Stephen... Lol But he hated his name for awhile bc some boy(neighborhood bully) would call him Step Hen...

[@makemarker]

I don't understand why everyone is always connecting Stephen King to the word "creepy", his books are far more advanced than trashy horror stories. Even King, himself, mentioned that he writes suspense.

[@gabelluc9573]

Why did you connect "creepy" to "trashy"?

[@annabell3385]

I don't understand why anyone ever compares him to Dean Koontz. It's like comparing apples and hot dogs.

[@josephgamble8193]

That is probably because works of art tend to elicit unique and very different feelings from people. Even though Stephen King writes suspense, it is easy to understand why so many people connect the word "creepy" to his books. Suspense books can be very creepy. "Creepy" does not equate to "trashy." It is not so mind-boggling to see why people find Lovecraftian demon clowns, killer infants, rabid dogs, possessed vehicles, and even deranged humans creepy. I do not believe that "creepy" is a negative attribute or a reductionist adjective. Even in his non-horror works, you can find many creepy themes and elements of horror within King's material. I did an entire essay detailing Horror in the film, "Stand By Me" (I am aware that the novel is called "The Body") in my college English class not too long ago.

[@danwaka5023]

“Trashy horror stories” shows how limited your approach to the genre is. Congrats.

[@MegaSmk]

I love it when Stephen King reads his own stories, although some great narrators are doing his audiobooks as well. When Stephen King reads them, I feel that's exactly the way they were meant to be told.

[@kevcatnip7589]

Sad times when great people get diminished by idiots

[@elizabethbryce4283]

The IT audiobook was a PERFORMANCE. I loved it.

[@dirtybird6669]

@@elizabethbryce4283 by the dude from 'wings' eh?

[@get2rog]

In an ironic twist he was literally saved by Carrie. A penniless writer King threw his novel 'Carrie' in the trash. His wife retrieved it and the rest as they say is history.

[@TheImmortalArcher]

See what you came here for, that is Stephen King, at 4:48. Glad to help :)

[@thebigcapitalism9826]

Thanks

[@fandomewhisper]

you the MVP

[@GutzOverFear]

Thanks man. I needed that. 👍 No disrespect to the presenter but we all want to see Stephen.

[@smittywurban4485]

You're a saint!

[@Sluj666]

You're doing God's work!

[@billgangsta539]

lol the cameraman guy was like: dammm he moved out of frame!!! quick unlock the camera and turn it lol

[@TheGamingCathedral]

If Stephen King wasn't an awesome writer, he'd make a great stand up comedian!

[@emmieashmore]

The Gaming Cathedral I’m glad that I’m not the only person that thinks this 😂

[@netabolt6546]

exactly what i was thinking...

[@heavymeddle28]

Yea. He probably would be

[@kimberlys8422]

He's my favorite author.

[@barrylyndon2727]

Yeah, true. He's always had a great sense of humor. Even if he is getting older..

[@CLuvTravels]

King said that Rowling was a no bullshit woman. At first I thought he said she was a noble shit lol

[@soppero]

How would someone be a noble shit? You'd have to be either the annoying, bratty child of an earl or a duke or a turd who gave it's life for the greater good.

[@fandomewhisper]

he did say that.... look up the lyrics. it's called word play. all the best rappers do it.

[@aarondavis5386]

This didnt age well

[@TheGreekPianist]

I was there! I can't believe I met him! It was a wonderful night

[@garetmckenna8674]

Cool.

[@MrLavajet]

GreekGodJonathan So was I, he's such a cool dude :D

[@TheGreekPianist]

MrLavajet I know right ;) Next I'd like to hit a book signing of his, haha...

[@TheGreekPianist]

I took a few photos anyway...haha...

[@In-N-Out333]

JonathansPiano Is he really 6'4?

[@Techn9que]

Stephen King. A man who will never forget the face of his father. Brilliant

[@hudsonrobert49]

Who's watching in 2020 ?

[@charleypatterson9956]

I am! I haven't read any of the key points of his Multiverse, but I can't wait!

[@theheavymetalkid4446]

Yep

[@gailmiller6333]

🙋🏽‍♀️June 2020.

[@gusgrizzel8397]

I have writer's block today.

[@justsunstorm]

Даже пересматриваем:)

[@fortysomethingbadgirls2173]

My psych professor in college had King as a student in NY. He stated King was twisted long before he started writing. Lol.

[@MikeRoberts1964]

King never studied in NY.

[@owenmahan2854]

Lie

[@bloometh5260]

Stephen is a Genius.

[@markrzepecki5902]

I think this man is next level genius. He never stops creating unique and amazing literature. He is like Picasso in that regard.

[@feeglesnorf9351]

No

[@verysilly8883]

I was thinking Mozart, you have a point.

[@zog5056]

Except Picasso was an asshole

[@noras.5355]

I would have loved to hear him talk about The Long Walk!

[@bevmclaughlin4988]

I loved that story!

[@tagg]

@Nora S ....That makes two of us!

[@Aurelie_ze]

So would I

[@Nattiexs]

My favorite!

[@stephenbrady4829]

I loved that story too! Reading it, I actually felt exhausted

[@dewaynehairston6286]

This man changed my life as a teenager...and I haven't been the same since. Thank you, Stephen 🙂

[@larasatiabhafarwani9887]

I am from Indonesia love to read his novel...all his novels are very great..although his novels are fiction but seems real in real life..thank's Mr. King for the stories..

[@whatthehell4917]

Stephen King is a phenomena, an icon and true inspiration. His stories define horror. He is one of my biggest idols and I really hope that someday I can publish something that is so good that people fall in love with it. Sometimes I think that it's the wrong century for becoming a successfully writing novelist (even though I'm already successfully writing - there is just a lack of publishing) and that every century has a defined number of great thinkers and artists to get the rare seats in the sunlight - And when they're taken nothing similiar will happen again. Some days I feel invisible. Cause there are too many other people that want what I want. But I guess that is what all my fellow unknown writers feel like, too. We might be a big group of dreamers hoping to get the chance to wish on a shooting star and live our biggest dream. Stephen King is a freakin lucky guy. He surely knows that. He will never be forgotten. He knows that he became what he needed to became and continues to impress every day. And he kinda looks like someone from Whoville. Which is pretty damn funny.

[@drivenhome7840]

One of my faves, short story, "The Long Walk". So sneaky it was, or maybe I should say sneaker. One of those books you have to read and put down and say "WTF" then read that page a few more times and start to laugh, a little laugh and say aloud "No way, no way!" The words slowly get shorter, the sentences get shorter and we can feel the pick up in the pace, till your eyes were tripping over the words, speed reading, trying to get to get to the finishing line, looking for hope, looking for relief, looking for a hero. Yes, that was one damn good read.

[@alejandrallinas5806]

just.. yes

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

I convinced my mom to read that (she isn’t a Stephen King fan) she said it was good but too sad

[@letswatchnow3293]

Someone needs to finish "The ladies room"!

[@KingDecahedron]

but no man will go there ! lol

[@pavith3817]

Letswatchnow man I really want to read it

[@orangeiceice12]

I'll finish it

[@AyeWitness]

@@orangeiceice12 do it

[@freedomismine4607]

@@orangeiceice12 do it

[@Ruby-ep8oc]

When I first read The Shining back in the 70s I just knew there was something unique and incredible about this amazing man .And years later I haven't been wrong. He imagination and gift for describing things is beyond talented!!!

[@lilys.4172]

I love Stephen King's work. My favorite author.

[@feeglesnorf9351]

He stinks

[@TheGreekPianist]

I was there that night. He has one of the most mesmerizing presences I ever felt! It was a very surreal moment to be in the same room with Stephen King, my favorite author! It was a wonderful night for me as an aspiring writer myself. Love you Stephen! ♥️

[@Ravenzpeak]

I never got that scared reading his books, but what fills my shelves with King novels is his 'word craft'. The way he can characterize and turn a phrase is candy for the mind!

[@Bowiiihowdy]

I find his books more unsettling, I always get this uneasy feeling reading some of his books

[@garyventure8442]

Reading King, for me, is not being able to put the book down until it's done with me or until I pass out. And I almost always feel a sad sense of loss at the end. Like a group of people I've just made friends with and have to say goodbye forever. Which is also why it's so cool that he sprinkles characters from past books into his newer ones. It's like seeing an old friend you thought was gone forever, just show up.

[@abigailpocock6124]

I'm only just starting to read King's masterpieces (I've read Carrie and The Shining and am currently reading IT) I want to own and read all of his books because his whole way of telling stories is amazing. I love that be puts himself in the story and writes about personal experiences too. He may be twisted and have some, concerning, parts of his novels but they make it better.

[@Moonfairy904]

How is you King bing coming along?

[@abigailpocock6124]

@@Moonfairy904 Good, I've read a few more of his books and own more than I thought I would 6 months ago. Thanks for asking

[@rabid_mongrel]

Reading The Outsider now.

[@jagjag1277]

A LIVING LEGEND. At his age he stills sounds so young and fun. He is relatable and interesting.

[@tittieye1138]

The fact that instead of using his story about the guy breaking into his house to berate the guy, he says he feels sorry for him really just shows how kind he is. I have so much respect for this man and his brilliant mind.

[@garysmith2479]

"The soil of a man's heart is stonier, he grows what he can, and tends it." - Stephen King, Pet Sematary.

[@garyventure8442]

Fred Gwynn's line from the movie.

[@christophervaughn372]

Judd crandle's line from the book

[@effrainmonreal274]

@@garyventure8442 yeah incase you didn’t know, Pet Sematary is a book. Lol

[@dianesaienni5466]

I think of that line everytime I weed my garden.

[@TheGreekPianist]

He was such a phenomenal man and inspiration in person...even though I sat at the back row, I felt that presence in the huge auditorium room. You gotta love Stephen King!

[@jeromekerngarcia]

""That's it, that's it, THAT girl ain't NEVER gonna be right!"

[@raphaellatheswan5756]

jeromekerngarcia best lol

[@dilexsonkanthasamy6817]

I lost it lol

[@carolyntalbot947]

I just re-read Rose Madder, the first reading having been when I was in high school. I loved it then, but like many of his novels, age has given me a renewed and deeper appreciation. This man's work is a part of my consciousness, and I am grateful for the decades of pleasure and useful escapism he's provided, as well as the ways he has informed my politics and worldview. Thank you, Mr. King.

[@AlexandraMJJ]

I could watch him speak for hours and hours with a big smile.

[@littleripper312]

The way he told that joke is a good representation of how reading his stories is haha

[@kevinchank2489]

i have read almost all his stuff and needless to say i find his mind is amazing. His sometime unnecessary description of individuals and places in his books spoil me on other authors because i find them lazy in not wanting to spend the time (or page space) to paint the entire scene and get me lost in the book (world) that i am reading. When he said he does not know the finish of his stories i was not very surprised as his endings are sometimes "soft" or a bit of a cheat, it almost seems inconsequential or just a way to stop writing. i may just be sad another book is over tho.....

[@Tubie1111]

So true! I am so spoiled (as you said) by his ability at description, humor and getting into character's heads, that I have a hard time reading other authors. I compare them all to him. Orson Scott Card is probably one of the only other authors I feel can "almost" get me there :D

[@davidsandlin9686]

He said in an interview once that his endings are so mundane because in his mind the hard part isn’t the doing of something brave, it’s the building of the courage to act in the first place. So he spends time building the circumstance and emotion that forces his characters to make that decision. This is not a direct quote but it is the jist of his comment.

[@Eevian666]

tough time.... i spent 3 months in rehab for alcolism. This guy got me through it with his books. Thank you Stephen. God Bless!

[@paulbrasier372]

Hope your still doing it one day at a time.

[@Eevian666]

@@paulbrasier372Yea. Sober since January... first few months sucked. My only problem is trying to figure out why I waited 16 years to do it.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

I’m glad he said Annie Wilkes first because she is my favorite!

[@jasonderebel7864]

SK himself says Annie Wilkes is a metaphor for his period of cocaine addiction. Totally blew my mind.

[@vjan.1939]

@@jasonderebel7864 he said that 'annie was my drug addiction and she was my number one fan'

[@jasonderebel7864]

@@vjan.1939 Yup. I'm kind of a King nerd. 😂

[@cannibalcatgirl]

I really appreciate his honesty. I have been wanting to write a horror novel for years now. The story has just sat in my head and I have been convincing myself “oh you don’t know how to story board, or write out a plot line, or whatever” when the greatest horror novelist of our time just lets it develop as he goes. And that’s why his stories feel so organic and real. Authors in my family told me I’d have to go to school for it and go to New York to get an agent and that it was too out of reach for me… I’m about 4,000 words in now. I’m going to do it.

[@Theranchhouse1]

I am speechless...He is the very best at what he does!

[@emmieashmore]

The last thing I want to do is to spoil a book with plot I DIED 😂😂😂❤️

[@1060michaelg]

I love this man! For all of the days I had to go to work bleary eyed because I could NOT put any of his books down...for the natural dialogue and for using words like "shambling" (nothing like "a shambling corpse" to keep you up...). Most of all, in the midst of all of that horror, the ability to bring laughter, and in the case of "INSOMNIA", a lot of tears. Rock on, Stephen!

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

“ Carrie “, From the very beginning, I fell in love ❣️ with the writing. 📓🖊~Much appreciation, to Stephen King 📚 🙏🏽

[@joycec.858]

I've been reading his books since, I was12. His books are better than his movies. I love Stephen King. His books have saved my life, more than once. I'd like to hear more audiobooks that are narrated by Stephen King. As, I'm getting older, my eyes get tired. I can visualize his stories as, he reads. Love You, Steve+

[@davideleouet]

It is a pleasure to listening to him as it is a pleasure to read his books…

[@carolking6355]

Just learned he wrote the Shaw shank redemption. Another of my favourite films. He is truly a genius. ❤

[@Burgalo2001]

It's really paradoxical that so funny, joyous and bright man as Stephen King wrote so many hellish and exceedingly scary novels and stories. He's just genius. It's impossible do not like him

[@pamelagardnerisenhour6866]

1. The Stand 2. Storm of the Century 3. Rose Red 4. Langoliers 5. Pet Cemetery Top 5 books and movies.

[@christophertudor4727]

*Pet Sematary

[@jasonderebel7864]

He's so humble, so funny, a real salt of the earth dude.

[@connorstandingready6312]

The ladies room story is the best

[@feeglesnorf9351]

Nope, that's wrong

[@ItWILLbeWONDERFUL_THERE]

I wish I could ask Stephen a question. I'd ask something about Needful Things! That doesn't get a lot of talk. Great book. Crazy!

[@michaelmattice4986]

When he read from Revival who else closed their eyes and just listened?

[@FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf]

I didnt close my eyes but i have this ability to stare off into space turn my brain off and see man (its really useful in drawing I call it the "groove" its a hell of a feeling. sit down it turns on and its been 3 hours anyway I'll let yah be.)

[@lambadakalle]

Mr King i thank you for endless hours well spent keeping me entertained with your work. The Stand has always been my favorite of your books. Gives me the chills and comfort everytime i read it. ❤

[@tcore7]

It’s so awesome to hear from Mr. King. Thanks!

[@jainck4]

It is a real treat to listen to this wonderful precious human great writer. I never thought in a million years that Stephen King would be one of my favourite authors. And then I read The Stand and I was hooked. These books have got me through some of the most awful times in my life and i was delighted to be able to go to another world and read about other people. You are a treasure Stephen King. Thanks for being you.

[@macdavis7600]

Eddie Dean is possibly my favorite character of all time.

[@damfhokage4993]

His name is Ed, but you can call him Eddie or Edward

[@primus7776]

How many individuals can give as much enjoyment to people as an accomplished Writer? Thank You Stephen for your lifes work. Keep it coming, Sir

[@christineholter2195]

I read my first SK novel (The Shining) when I was 13 yrs old. I fell in love with his writing then,and 40 yrs later that love has dimmed not one iota. You are a gem,Mr. King...love you madly (but NORMAL madly-not,like,Annie Wilkes madly 😂).

[@llsspp]

Stephen: So I woke up this morning and took a shit.. Audience: Woo!!! *applauds* Yeah!!

[@adrianaboga8361]

Such cool guy. Love him.

[@theheavymetalkid4446]

😂😂😂😂

[@theone9224]

This man is the very reason why you read. And why you want to be a writer. I really hope he never retires, so he finally continues the dark tower.

[@hankworden3850]

He already finished it 🥴

[@theone9224]

@@hankworden3850There are still a bunch of things I'd like to know. So for me it's not finished.

[@davidhan635]

​@@hankworden3850are the books worth it?

[@FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf]

Joe King I see why he went with hill lol.

[@susiesnarey8442]

Mr. King thankyou so much for many years of entertainment reading your books . You are an incredible author and person. The world needs more wonderful people like you

[@anderssondyke9919]

The fact that he could mimic a St. Bernard's growl is so true to his character (no pun intended, since he's a writer).

[@briancherry8088]

This is timely. I'm about half done revival. I also really loved The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. I think it doesn't get enough recognition.

[@ahikernamedgq]

Stephen King is the man.

[@hoardofjules]

Jesse Taylor 'Nuff said

[@stephaniers415]

He's a righteous man

[@jackschannel8770]

You see? This is why I love the internet. I bought a paperback copy of "Carrie" when I was 13. It was in one of those spinning book racks, you know the kind, made with thick wire. I've been a devoted constant reader since then. The Institute was a fucking treat. I can't believe it's 2020 and I still get the occasional joy of diving into a new Stephen King book. Thanks Steve.

[@susangearing-edge3439]

OMG, Stephen really could write about people being trapped in a washroom and have a hit novel with the tap of a key. What a treat to hear him read his own work. He is truly inspiring and surprisingly down to earth! Thank you Mr. King!

[@mjl1966y]

Your next book is going to be Living Room Couch.

[@emmieashmore]

mjl1966y I’d read that lol 😂

[@verysilly8883]

Apparently he married his wife Tabby for her sense of humor too!! They really must match!! :)

[@guitaoist]

not sure if he ever told the joke amidst the rambling but here it is: "A pair of jumper cables walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything!""

[@sign543]

When he shared that he has no idea where he’s going with his novels, that answered so many questions for me...and it’s a WONDERFUL way to write, because then you as the writer also gets to discover things! I love that writing style. James Patterson, that writing HACK, who doesn’t even write his own novels, outlines every novel...what a boring way to plot a story. Don’t you enjoy following the muse? Having the characters do things that surprise you? I’m so glad King writes this way. I can also tell he did that with The Institute (this is 2019)...because the ending wasn’t this nicely wrapped package...it ended sort of how things end in real life. That makes the story so much more believable or realistic, at least.

[@leannataylor4651]

This man made me love reading again. He made me realize being a weirdo obsessed with the morbid and taboo isn’t wrong or something to be ashamed of. I wish I could tell him face to face how much he inspires me. Been writing drafts of my first short story, with him being my biggest influence.

[@SpaceCattttt]

I don't think I've ever been happy with the way King's finished any of his books. Usually they are very long and intricate stories that build and build, until they reach a point where, just like the "ladies' room" story, it becomes impossible to finish them in a satisfying way. But I love the way he builds those stories and I love his "voice", as he calls it. And when it comes to having great ideas for stories, there's very few, if any, who can touch him. Helluva guy. Rock on! ;)

[@whiplashfilms]

+teppolundgren The Long Walk has a perfect ending. Running Man, too. Maybe just stick to Bachman stories!

[@SpaceCattttt]

Jack Gattanella ...

[@inlovewithmusic2121]

+teppolundgren Those are stories he has written under a psuedonym. A lot of people love the Long Walk. Look it up :)

[@MisterMetalFan666]

22/11/63 has a good ending.

[@sarasthoughts]

teppolundgren I loved cujo's ending, the kid's death just fits perfectly with the excruciating fight with the dog. Sometimes he goes a bit crazy with the endings, like in "cose preziose" (don't know the english name sorry lol) but sometimes they're really spot on.

[@felineprime4228]

He brings a bunch of characters together, gives them personalities and then shoo's them off for an adventure. But the way he does it, I wouldn't even care if there was a plot.

[@Redbutterfly1969]

Two of my favorites from King...read Duma Key at least 5yrs ago and it still lingers freshly in my mind made me want to research Persephone more in depth, always loved Greek myth.

[@geeked-outturtlesfan4288]

Mr. King is such an incredible writer who just builds these characters with incredible descriptions behind his character, building a background and personalities with them that makes you love these people. He does the opposite when it comes to his villians, finding the fear that the villian of his story draws out of you (while you are reading whatever old and new novel he has) making you just stay up at night. Absolutely love reading his books because of that. Been a Long fan for 30+ years and IT is still my favorite SK novel. That's the book that made me a big fan.

[@mothershelper1981]

I've been meaning to listen to this one for a long time and I finally decided to get out my knitting and listen well I created baby blankets to donate. It was a very good listen. He's extremely entertaining and humorous. I'm glad I finally got to this. And I was pleased some of my favorite books were mentioned, not just the standard favorites like The Stand but lesser-known ones like The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. I always thought if I had to recommend a book for someone to have their child or teenager read that would be scary but not horrifying, that would be the perfect book to start with.

[@barbthornell4786]

The woman in the audience was right "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gorden" was one of his best.

[@1erkyrob2]

I have read all of Mr King's work and apart from 4 missing titles a bookcase of his mind has pride of place in my living room. Will be re-reading them all in timeline sequence as of this August. I hope being much older now they will grab me once again and some.

[@migglemaggle9500]

LOVED IT!! I’ve never seen him live.

[@SkyHigh87]

Pet Sematary is one of his best, though he kinda avoided talking about it.

[@bobbiholmes2274]

SkyHigh87 I believe it's because it depicts a parent worst nightmare. his son was almost hit buy a vehicle and his wife Tabitha had a particular hard time reading it because in the book the little boy dies

[@bobbiholmes2274]

SkyHigh87 I believe it's because it depicts a parent worst nightmare. his son was almost hit buy a vehicle and his wife Tabitha had a particular hard time reading it because in the book the little boy dies

[@xc_astro2310]

The Stand is really good too!

[@theheavymetalkid4446]

To me the scariest and the best was IT

[@gailmiller6333]

theheavymetal kid I agree.