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zenarcade64 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I saw this when it first aired. Always wondered three things: what was up with that scarf, it the response "after-modern" funny, and what's so great about "Blue Velvet". Never got to actually read his stuff though.
thefilmjock (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
You can read this in my face?
thedarkestbloodka (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
thought i would let everyone know that this episode and another featuring david foster wallace on the charlie rose show is available for purchase on dvd.
check amazon or some such place. rip dfw. you are missed.
sistochris (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I think the article in RS last month was so honest. One of the best tributes ever. DFW death by hanging, I believe, was not something selfish, it was desperation. Perhaps a mind cannot take an MAOI like Nardil for twenty years and then wean off it without disastrous results. At the time of his death he was married to a great gal, and had a job he loved, money, super-cool parents, dogs that he rescued.. He always had many friends. I am convinced that nardil kept him alive and killed him...RIP
twocentcynic (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Actually just read it today, I also agree that it was a profound tribute.
angnicrob (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
read the piece today. i couldn't agree more.
jungrobot (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
The brand new issue of Rolling Stone (the one with President Obama on the cover) has a substantial, insightful, and of course ultimately heartbreaking piece on David Foster Wallace. Fascinating whether you read his work or not.
TemplarReturns (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
RIP David i will miss your writing very much.
nevermath (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Wow, the interview with Wallace in here is really good. I've never seen the charlie rose show that I can remember, but he interviewed incredibly.
Also, Wallace says some great stuff in this too. I didn't watch the other interviews, but I don't doubt the interviewees are interesting people too.
luvzgb (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
David Foster Wallace was a kindred spirit; we should all be sad that he suffered so much, just as we should be and compassionate about anyone in any kind of pain; I am incredibly sad that he is no longer around to observe and explain this world to us. He was brilliant, self-deprecating, and generous with his talent, which we were so lucky he shared with us. I wish there was more to come... I wish there was a different way to end the pain. |
