A Conversation with Ray Bradbury

Author Ray Bradbury joins Dean Nelson of Point Loma Nazarene University for a talk about his craft as part of Point Loma Nazarene University's Writer's Symposium by the Sea. Series: "Writer's Symposium By The Sea" [4/2001] [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 5534]

Channel: Education
Uploaded: December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm
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Length: 29:02
Rating: 4.92
Views: 2544

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Video Comments

mausistaus (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Erudite and brusque at the same time, Bradbury is the man!

sickfixxreturns (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

This is where I think Mr. Bradbury is a bit naive. He seems like the type that has been sheltered most of his life, by friends, family, his wife, etc. That may be a good thing in that it kept him honest and relatively innocent. But life isn't always as simple as he makes it in interviews. There's plenty to love, but plenty to be angry about. And there's nothing wrong with being self conscious if your message in writing is political. Plus, he doesn't drive a car. I used to be that way.

TruthSurge (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

"... have a pretty good life..." Yeah, not if you're dead broke. Ray was persistent and it paid off. That's how most writers "make it". Who can write a short story a week, though? Most people are working "regular" jobs.

wilo88888888 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

wow ray bradbury is up there with the greates thinkers of all time!

MisterDaskLives (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

If this man were any more freaking brilliant, I think my head would explode.

ooodeanmartin (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

absolutely amazing thanks

HazmaticStatic (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

Lol... guess he didn't want to read the poem at the end...What a great speaker. I love how intense and candid he is. I can't wait till I'm eighty an I don't give a rat's a** about what people think.

frozensnakee (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

damn. this shit is deep for real.

hives24 (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

I wish more people would watch this video, he's a genius.

braincontained (December 31, 1969 at 5:59 pm)

78tyg. Your mind is the one that's diseased. I hope that you and all your heartless cohorts will have a revelation someday, and step out of the narrow, dark, and dank caves of illusion that you spend your miserable lives in. The word of God is the word of Love, and here you are fuming at the mouth. I don't sense one of iota of love from you. Typical of religious fanatics: bloated with cynicism and hypocrisy.