Thanks for sharing these, Nancy. I always enjoy dramatic reading---particularly when done well. Something about even the sharpest writing that just doesn't allow room for the proper pause, stop, and prolonged tones to come through. I suppose this is where the orator comes in. As I get older, I'm now a believer that the pair---speech and text---when possible, should always be conveyed as one. And one should always try to make both available to all. My memory goes back to the times my mother would read me books when I was younger, and I am immediately transported to the world that is funny, sad, stupid, and brilliant---all at the same time. Your writing is a great reminder of this.
Thanks so much, Thalia! There's a new letter, just posted this week, that I immediately thought of as I read your comment--read so perfectly that you'd honestly believe that Benedict Cumberbatch wrote it himself. You can find it here: https://youtu.be/yJvczRkQHK0?si=IXBv5CRYKeUMqXp-
Thanks for sharing these, Nancy. I always enjoy dramatic reading---particularly when done well. Something about even the sharpest writing that just doesn't allow room for the proper pause, stop, and prolonged tones to come through. I suppose this is where the orator comes in. As I get older, I'm now a believer that the pair---speech and text---when possible, should always be conveyed as one. And one should always try to make both available to all. My memory goes back to the times my mother would read me books when I was younger, and I am immediately transported to the world that is funny, sad, stupid, and brilliant---all at the same time. Your writing is a great reminder of this.
Thanks so much, Thalia! There's a new letter, just posted this week, that I immediately thought of as I read your comment--read so perfectly that you'd honestly believe that Benedict Cumberbatch wrote it himself. You can find it here: https://youtu.be/yJvczRkQHK0?si=IXBv5CRYKeUMqXp-
Well that was a delight. Thank you for sharing! I'd listen to Taiki Waititi read an oven manual. He's the best.
Taika is amazing. I trust you've seen The Hunt for the Wilderpeople? (If not, what are you waiting for??)
Yes!!
I ❤️ the heck out of that movie!
It's great!