"I'm the only woman ever played by Brad Pitt in a movie." - she is just such a sweet and cool lady

So basically she has managed to do what every artist desires to do. Ms. Anne Rice has captured her Muse and his name is Lestat.

Lestat is not laughing right now. I imagine dear lady he wishes he could have made you immortal. RIP Ann… I will always enjoy the world and people you created.

Lestat was the most brilliant person I ever saw carved out on the altar of fiction. I loved that human, because that's what he always remained.

I like how her character is practically living in her even when she's not writing for him. It lets you know that the writing really came from a genuine place. It really is hard to separate yourself from a character that you spend so much time with. They seem to come to life.

Anne, you created a hero in my eyes with Lestat. He always represented vitality, passion, and life. I adored his aristocratic air and style, a bad boy gentleman from a time gone by. I remember turning 18 in New Orleans, visiting the city I had read so much about. Nearly 40 now and I am planning a trip back...it's been too long.

I thought it was just me who thought Lestat was really comical in a lot of ways but I never knew it was that intentionally written. His disgusted reaction to his human host body in "Tale of the Body Thief" was hilarious. He tried to burn himself alive in the sunlight and ended up with a really charming tan. He's got it so "together" in some ways but in others, he's a total blunderer.

This was a very, very, powerful explanation. I love how Anne Rice said that Lestat is apart of her and that he lives through her. That was heart warming...Lestat is my favorite fictional character even with all of the novels I've read from various authors...still...Lestat is my favorite and often I too try to be him.

The way I see it, if all the characters in Twilight were in a room and Lestat walked in, he'd own all their asses without doing anything. His mere PRESENCE would make them all cower. xP

She managed to put in words (and beautifully) how I feel about some of the characters I made up in my mind. Sometimes they emerge by themselves without you consciously creating them. Then your knowledge of them is so complete it's like an algorithm, you don't write them anymore, they write themselves and you're just a passive observer to what they're doing or saying, like a spectator watching TV. Kinda like the Sims game algorithm. You give your character a specific personnality in the beggining, then you just watch them interact with events and people accordingly to it.

May I say, Anne... A simple thank you. Thank you for being in my life. You inspire me to do things I never, ever dreamed I could do. For that; I am eternally grateful. Your friend, in Darkness and in Light. Lestat. @->->---

Anne Rice, if you ever read this comment, please know that you are my hero and the only human on this planet that I can relate to.

Honestly the Vampire Lestat should be a film now.... I know the book is under rated but it should be given a chance.

What I always loved about Lestat is his ability to play any musical instrument...and make that thing SING.....

Omg, this is SO RELATABLE. I have a similar character just like this! The same thing happened- I wasn’t planning on writing about him, but he showed up and asserted himself. He’s very opinionated and his voice is easy to write. He even has a nearly identical personality! Scary coincidence.

I always pictured Lestat to be proly someone whom anne was with, someone she fell in love with, and then started to fall way from.

I love how Lestat's character was different depending on whose eyes you were looking through. I tend to think that about everyone. Some people look at you as a god among men and some think you are an oaf. Lestat was incredibly cool and smart in most of her novels. In interview he is a sadistic fool. I think that's just fine and brilliant in a way.

Thank you for giving us Lestan.

I’ve been an Anne Rice fan since I was 10 or 11. I remember watching “Interview with the Vampire” and I became obsessed, even though my parents were not happy that I had watched a movie like that without asking for permission 😅 My husband is not a reader, but he watched the show with me every Sunday as the episodes were coming out, and it was funny when after we watched episode six, he turned to me and he was like: “You, me and Arya (our fur daughter) are just like Louis, Lestat and Claudia”. No comment has ever made me happier. The only difference is, our relationship isn’t toxic like Lestat’s and Louis’s is. Love you, Anne! Thank you for all you’ve given us and for being such an inspiration and refuge for people (and kids like myself) all over the world! ♥️

I can't believe she's created a masterful character as Lestat without knowing how his personality was going to be!!!! I can't believe what I'm listening to!!! When I read the novels, I felt I was like Louie. But I've realized that I have a Lestat inside me. I've suffered a lot in my life. At the beginning I was like Louie, but now I'm a fury Lestat. Maybe, Lestat is the natural development of Louie, talking about personalities...

Lestat lives within Anne Rice

I love her little bit about just going with Lestat, that she didn't have to stop and think, he simply wrote himself. And I cant help but grin at this because I have my own character like that and it's truly one of the most giddy feelings, one of the finest and I could spend hours upon hours meandering my way through a storyline fueled simply by my own character. I wouldn't trade it for the world.

I always found Lestat to be aesthetically pleasing. Even somewhat in accord with the romanticism of Charles Baudelaire.

I absolutely love Anne, she is an amazing writer; and just a magnificent person in general. and I'm sure she meant us to love Louis and love Lestat. This isn't twilight, we aren't "team" anything, Anne's writing and characters are to be enjoyed not fought over. Just enjoy the read. :)

Louis is beautiful, lovely and sweet, despite being a killer. He has beautiful eyes! Lestat is arrogant, brutal and ferocious. He thinks only of himself. Yet, he is still so loveable, charming and beautiful!

"The Vampire Lestat" is by far the best vampire novel ever written to date,surpassing even Bram Stokers "Dracula" as far as I'm concerned. Others have accused Anne Rice's ending to the book as being "cheesy", referring to, of course, an eighteenth century vampire becomming a rock star. And yet cheesy it would have been ,I'm sure, had it not been for the unusual talent displayed by the author in weaving the ending of the book. The two sequels, however, I found to be a dissapointment.

Everyone got confused about Edward Cullen, 1 he doesnt drink blood, 2. he lives in the forrest, 3. his skin shines with solar light... he is clearly not a vampire... he is a fairy duh!

Has she ever done a video about writing immortals in general? Because I'd be very interested in that and some tips on how to write interesting and realistic (at least theoretically) immortals.

That's so inspiring. It sounds beautiful to have a character so alive.

Ok, now THAT is some connection to a character even in the terms of it being your own creation. I think I envy that a bit. Wow. (:

Lestat was retconned in The Vampire Lestat not saying it's a bad thing just that his motives changed suddenly from one book to the next...

Thanks for giving us Lestat.

very cool very cool. may god rest anna rices soul. her work was great.

I Love Interview with the Vampire, Lestat and Louis 😍❤❤❤❤❤

Best Vampire movie ever made and the books are even better. They should do a series of those books to movies

So glad Ms Rice and sonChristopher wrote The Passion of Cleopatra. Been waiting 30? or more years for that.

Im sitting in the wheelhouse of a tow boat looking into the heart of downtown New Orleans listening to the voice of the best author from the south. You are missed.

I knew you were Louis!

It's not anymore Interview with a vampire it's Interview with Anne Rice!!

The books are great, i'm on book 5 Memnoch the Devil, about half way through so far. Book 4 and so far Book 5 are nothing compared to the first 3 books which were amazing (specially book 2) but i'll finish book 5 and see if I keep the series going or just quit after the fifth book.

Oh my. I have ever thought that Louis was literally the initial character n always thought Lestat was. Louis seems to me a bit too indecisive and sympathetic, and Lestat is the character that really pops. I also write a bit so I can relate to her saying "I know what he thinks" so much, sometimes I feel like I become my character and they become me too. However, she as a great author once again expressed the thoughts that I myself could not elaborate.

I wish I could be inspired to write such beautiful characters. I read the chronicles in high school and I was 16, and it was so long ago and I fell in love with the character. The entire book was amazing. I'm still in love with it some 11 yrs later. It's all due to this amazing writer. Something I wish I could be too.

I have a problem concentrating on reading for the most part. But when I read your books I have no problems and genuinely enjoy your work! I absolutely love the 3 book series and want more!

Anne - you are such the genius. no one has created such sensual entertaining character depth of characters. please do more!!! love to see a movie of marius/armand/pandora (angelina jolie?) we need more of your incredible writing!

Her website in the 90's was the first website I ever visited asking if Lestat was real. lol. RIP legend

*Dreams of Forever* ~ My tribute to Anne Rice. ...Behold my words for they are my heart... ...Behold my poetry for it speaks my soul... And so I shall live far beyond my time, far beyond the superficial fads that die a meaningless death in endless repetition of relentless themes, regurgitated to the flock's Juvenal and engaged by the age's mutton robed as lamb. I am a creator. I am a writer. I am a poet, behold my words for they define me in their truth... Cherish them, for within their voice you will find me and share of me, that we may hold union as minds touch in transcendence of time. For as you read from my thoughts and memes, scribbled in fading yesterdays, so my words will be fresh to your dreams of today, embracing new tomorrows, slowly bridging the expanse of forever, turning the pages of eternity, that bring me life once more... You bestow me immortality, for as you read me, you will find me, hold me, and touch upon my soul. Remember me and I shall live on in you, a notion, an idea, an inspiration, a legacy of perpetuity as I commune my thoughts from ages passed to you this day. My legacy to you of my tomorrows is your gift to me today and for this... ...I humbly thank you...

Even though the show on amc is different, Anne would have loved Sam Reids version of Lestat.

I've always thought that she was the reporter. Please Prince Lestat....I'm ready now!

First time to read these books. Amazing job Mrs Rice. True masterpieces. Thank you!!!

Lestat doesnt need to drive, he'll fly where ever he likes.

The Vampire Lestat is really very much like a fictional version of the musician we know as Prince ...They have a lot in common... Mindset-wise ....The way they view and went after life

I love this! Wish we had lists of all the shows, movies, plays, music and art Lestat would like

She's with Michelle and Stan now.

i really love anne rice, her books r so awesome. i can relate to any of her characters, i love interview with the vampire and lasher. :)

'The Brat Prince' I always liked that moniker. 😏

A life without doubt. Anne was so brilliant. Rest easy Anne.

That's my name!

This was dope! Thank you.

aaah this is so beautiful. It's the story and beauty of writing I suppose!

Anne Rice, seus personagens fazem parte da minha vida desde os meus 12 anos e eu já tenho 36! Louis costumava ser meu personagem favorito, mas acabei me encantando por Lestat também. Não tem jeito de não nos apaixonarmos pelo carisma brilhante do Lestat! Obrigada por ter despertado o meu gosto pela leitura a tantos anos atrás... Eu comecei a gostar de ler por sua causa e já passei por Charlaine Harris, J.K Rowling, Tolkien, George Martin, Emily Brontë, Stieg Larsson... Enfim, muita coisa boa! Obrigada!

Fascinating truly

the Lestate wolfkiller part was pure genius......and I mean really really genius!

@winchesterboyz89 Who do u think would win in a fight LEstat or Dracula? Granted I like them both but who do u think would win if the two were to fight based on their powers and skills

“Are you schizophrenic Anne?” Lestat: “Say no Mon Cher” Anne: “No :)”

Happy Anne rice vampire 🧛‍♀️

@ty73us I couldn't agree with you more. In fact, I think that's why Lestat is one of my favorite vampires in the bunch.

Lestat ❤️

I just love Anne - she's so fascinating.

RIP 🪦 💐

I remember being amazed when I learned Interview with the vampire was coming out a female's mind....this fact is so romantic! Ann Rice is a genius!

Lestat is Anne rices dormant shadow lol 😂

im new to the books but what are ALL the instruments lestat plays in the entire series? ohh and why did lestat started playin them

Anne is so smart and fabulous!

I'm actually Anne Rice wrote Lestat. He became a very unique character. But in general, ALL her characters I have encountered (books or movies). I'm glad in general Anne Rice wrote her books. They are my favorite of all novels. They are dark and I LOVE it!!! And honestly, I'd prefer The Vampire Chronicles over Twilight...

Thank you, Anne.

@id7701 That's like saying side characters in an overarching plot can be as interesting as the main character if they were main characters. The point is that the focus is Lestat and thus he is innately more powerful/interesting. That's the whole idea.

Ann Rice. is a. fantastic. writer and I love every book she. wrote ( that I have read ) But. I have not read all of the vampire books. MOST DEFINITELY Anne Rice's Lestat character.

I love reading the vampire chronicles. One of the best book series I could ever read. But all of your book Ann are marvelous. I enjoyed Servant of the bones But there are only two books apart from the vampires that I've read and both are excellent

it’s sad hearing how she was scared of death and now knowing she has recently passed away

They need to just go ahead and remake Interview, then follow up with the other books in proper fashion. With all the remakes/reboots going on lately, why the fuck not some of this Anne Rice mythology.. they've proven with all the vampire hype that this stuff is resonating with people.. Fucking make the damn trilogy already... and do it right, like the way the first film accomplished.

It is mind-boggling that given Ann Rice's books are so popular and there are tens of thousands of people who would go see any movie made from the books the question is why has Lestat and the Queen of the Damned not been made?

That's one of the reasons why Lestat is my favourite character he does the things that we dare not do he's stalked an infamous killer for 6 months just to kill him and he's the type to clean the city of criminals and drug dealers and pretty much defies everything with pride even when he was captured by Armand's Devil worshipping vampires he completely shattered their old religion:“You will bring down the wrath of God on all of us with your defiance,” said the boy, the smallest of them, who couldn’t have been more than sixteen when he was made. “In vanity and wickedness you disregard the Dark Ways. You live among mortals! You walk in the places of light.” “And why don’t you?” I asked. “Are you to go to heaven on white wings when this penitential sojourn of yours is ended? Is that what Satan promises? Salvation? I wouldn’t count on it, if I were you.”The Vampire Lestat,that's what makes Lestat unique he does what he wants and even if he is in way over his head he still comes back even stronger than ever, he is what makes the thought of immortality attractive or being one's own self without any care of what others think about you and that all starts off with him just being a side character in Interview to Prince Lestat years later Anne's brilliant mind and character will be forever in our hearts RIP Anne Rice and thank you for helping me with my ability to read even better when I first read the VC when I'd left school poorly educated due to bullying and I still was able to with the help of your novels to relish books and build characters that feel as though I know them well as old friends 💙

LESTAT!!

I imagine Lestat as the vocalist of Type O Negative.

@mallard003 Then e-mail her or ask at her official Facebook page. It really doesn't get easier than that. Not that she could posisbly spot every single message she gets but there's a good chance. She's very active for her fans.

But, wait. Wait. That "liberty" to live freely and joyfully is exactly what makes Lestat a monster in Interview. He has no humanity at all. He kills, he laughs, he never thinks about it. THAT, which I think is fascinating, is what enhances the horror of Louis. It tells Louis "Beware of what you do now more than ever... otherwise look at the monster you may become." I was never a fan of the happy, heroic Lestat.

Ahh, Anne Rice, soul mate from afar.

I feel the same way about a character I've created about two years ago...

lestat loves you, and thanks you for creation

😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ For Lestat, I will always Love you. Thank you Lestat, thank you Anne xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

It sounds like lestat is her alter ego

Lestat made me gay, thx anne.☺

Ann Rice is real smart!

❤U to the beyond

Its like she's still alive through these videos. "Doctor Oblivion" 😆 from Videodrome; she lives though these videos as Doctor Oblivion.

l just love Vampire Chronicles.

I wish the Tale of the Body Thief could work, I think it would be a great movie, given the right actors and stuff! We need to all bring the vampire chronicles back to popular view somehow. Books I see on the shelves now are horrible, my friend reads this series which holds no real literature, you can't feel the atmosphere of the book. If writing is going down that path where things like that sell... well the world is in trouble ._.

they need to make another movie

Anyone else believe in the Vampire Lestat?(:

Read 'The Vampire Lestat', it's far superior to 'Interview'. I'd say it would make a great film, but the descriptive narrative is such that I feel I've already seen the it.