Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Clown vs. Storyteller

In the Powells interview with Sherman Alexie, Alexie revealed that he often made T-shirts with reviewers' negative comments about himself. Alexie said, "I play basketball in them. Time magazine, for Indian Killer, wrote that I was 'septic with my own unappeasable fury.' I had that T-shirt for a while."

I am reminded of something my storytelling teacher told me about an exchange she had at a birthday party where she performed. After the storytelling gig, she thanked the parents for asking her to do the party. They replied, "Well, you were cheaper than the clown."

I want that on a tee-shirt someday.
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 13, 2007 7:55 AM

    Ha! That's funny, Alkeda! I definitely think you should have that printed up. What great advertising! :)

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  2. Saints and SpinnersJune 13, 2007 8:46 AM

    Thanks, Michelle!

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  3. limpy99June 13, 2007 9:07 AM

    "and sober"

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  4. Saints and SpinnersJune 13, 2007 9:12 AM

    Limpy99: You owe me a new keyboard.;)

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  5. Lone Star MaJune 15, 2007 9:03 PM

    Also, storytellers aren't SPAWNED FROM THE NIGHTMARES OF CHILDREN. I mean, that's a real plus, I think. I was once a highly trained mime who actually considered going to Clown College, so I think I can be considered objective when I say that clowns+ little kids = cruel.

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