Stewart Lee talks to Alan Moore about writing his book, Content Provider (full interview)

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7 жыл бұрын

Writers Stewart Lee and Alan Moore discuss the term ‘content provider’ the title of Lee’s new book, as well as how to dismantle genres, balance different voices, and play with the parameters of writing a newspaper column or a graphic novel
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@cha5 7 жыл бұрын

I could listen to these two gentlemen talk all day. :-)

@specialsnowfake6744 7 жыл бұрын

cha5 Why?

@cha5 7 жыл бұрын

+Special Snowfake Because My Dinner with Andre is overrated and the Stewart and Alan Show has a ring to it. :-P No seriously it's because they're both fascinating conversationalists and are as funny as hell for starters, (although Moore is way funnier, see The Bojeffries Saga) and cover topics ranging from genre and writing and Brexit in an engaging manner and besides who else could link the Olympics and a dead cat in a basic chat over a cuppa?

@crowellp 7 жыл бұрын

Two of my very favorite people in the world, of the people in the world I've never met.

@josephsonoftheuniverseahur6976 5 жыл бұрын

I'm the third, you didn't know it, and you didn't know me, now you do ..and I love you my fellow human, my dear brother, and my beloved friend.

@CassiaChloe 7 жыл бұрын

I'd followed these two independently, only just to discover their interviews together. Certainly leaves me with a big smile !

@Madcapredcap 7 жыл бұрын

"What kind of content do I have to provide?" "Ah, doesn't matter. Just fill the column."

@yogoprobro 7 жыл бұрын

what an intelligent conversation.

@specialsnowfake6744 7 жыл бұрын

La Vida Local That's what they try and portray yeah.

@Rufinoman 7 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Right up my street.

@B0vril 7 жыл бұрын

Now do one in which they discuss Alan Moore's new novel.

@warlockofwordschannel7901 6 жыл бұрын

They did, check the Guardian's site for "Jerusalem Alan Moore Stewart Lee"

@rigsby1454 7 жыл бұрын

Two brilliant fellas

@Xenzod 7 жыл бұрын

Morrissey and Galdalf have let themselves go.

@nnmmnmmnmnnm 6 жыл бұрын

Terry Christian and Radagast have let themselves go.

@CassandrashadowcassMorrison 5 жыл бұрын

Actually, Moore is more of a Hagrid sort of character

@RIXRADvidz 7 жыл бұрын

social media is killing sarcasm and irony because there is no way to type a tone of voice. everything is taken as literal, and that to me seems a step back developmentally

@textbook1263 7 жыл бұрын

"social media is killing sarcasm" No it isn't, YOU are.

@uphilliceskater 7 жыл бұрын

One can impart tone via style. Go refresh your memory with a read of quips by Oscar Wilde, Dorothy Parker, or a writer akin to those two.

@RIXRADvidz 7 жыл бұрын

Dee Ragon I fluff and flower my language as much as possible. it confuses the simpler of the crowd and amuses the rest. such Fun

@rubychoobeh9824 7 жыл бұрын

what a load of rubbish. So sarcasm and irony have only been documented since the advent of audio based forms of mass dissemination? Could sarcasm and irony only be communicated in person prior to the radio being invented? Your choice of words communicates the tone of the sentiment you're trying to express far more than your delivery, I find.

@emdiar6588 7 жыл бұрын

I have had to download an "B-dum-tish" sound affect app to my phone just so any dead pan sarcasm I might slip into conversation isn't taken literally by people with an irony deficiency... and it is a shame to have to break character etc etc etc

@bustabenson 7 жыл бұрын

Greetings from below the line! That was hilarious and inciteful, and really depressing at the end. I'd love to ask what Stewart and Alan feel there is to be hopeful for?

@Majnun74 7 жыл бұрын

I love Arthur Machen - The White People! Lord Dunsany as well✨

@HelmetBlissta 7 жыл бұрын

Moore like this please Gruaniad.

@conorhoustonmusic 7 жыл бұрын

Olympic medal winner Jack Laugher has let himself go.

@geinikan1kan 5 жыл бұрын

Was the Modest Proposal read by some who thought it was an actual proposal for cannibalism? It's possible. The reception of words has changed so drastically. This is a brilliant conversation. But he should've moved the cat.

@AndrewDinmore 5 жыл бұрын

Full interview: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n9-kequkmbTLkWQ.html

@hamfood9658 7 жыл бұрын

I love Alan Moore but I certainly hope he is aware of how many Americans love his work! I only say this because I some times get the impression he generalizes the USA a wee bit too much :/

@aaronknauer4642 2 жыл бұрын

I swear it looked like Moore was being interviewed by Pauly Walnuts.

@TheDrugOfTheNation 6 жыл бұрын

Sonic the Hedgehog cosplaying as The Vision out of the Avengers films has let himself go.

@nicktaylor5264 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think he's let himself go so much as spent a little bit too long in the sun.

@SimonTeare 7 жыл бұрын

He is looking rather well sunned

@chefmark1751 7 жыл бұрын

It's the lights. I was watching this thinking, how in the heck do people act casual with huge closet weed growing operation lamps. Look at the sweat on their pink British faces! Still, I love these two so much I got past it, but surely they could have just found a picnic table or a window.

@meelispulp8178 7 жыл бұрын

Oh wow I didn't know people still wore denim jackets. It's like 1970s all over again

@theawecabinet 7 жыл бұрын

Are you saying in the 1970's people didn't know people still wore denim jackets?

@themanmrbijok7364 3 жыл бұрын

Im 20, and i have a denim shirt. It works nicely.

@Vladimir-nc7nb Жыл бұрын

Much nicer bloke in real life

@xanthirudha 7 жыл бұрын

can someone explain why this is on Guardian,i thought Alan Moore is underground

@lancemannly 7 жыл бұрын

don't be a pretentious knob

@McOdinson 7 жыл бұрын

Because neither of these two are underground. They represent the mainstream now. Most of these 'counter culture' types seem to be oblivious to the fact that they are now the norm. Boring Bolshevik bawbags.

@Reprodestruxion 7 жыл бұрын

Judge Mental 0.õ

@theawecabinet 7 жыл бұрын

The mainstream media/ press is dying because of the internet. As a desperate measure they recruit 'edgy' and 'alternative' people like Lee and the other bloke to try and cling to readers. They fit the bill because they are a bit edgy, but in a very establishment friendly kind of way. They will never actually say anything which actually rocks the boat. Like they would never say war is bad, or the official story of 7/7 was a load of nonsense, or politicians are just puppets and the real power lies behind them and can never be elected out of office.

@lancemannly 7 жыл бұрын

theawecabinet ....you have no idea who Alan Moore is do you? He's an anarchist for fucks sake

7 жыл бұрын

Santa Claus has really let himself go

@nasskhan4543 5 жыл бұрын

There are baked beans months old hidden in that beard

@mattheww797 7 жыл бұрын

I guess I'm american cause I don't know what the are talking about

@DCI-Frank-Burnside 7 жыл бұрын

Pol Pot has let himself go.

@jsmith1561 Жыл бұрын

Mel and Sue have let themselves go.

@shizyninjarocks 2 жыл бұрын

Brits talk funny.

@LJ7000 7 жыл бұрын

Why does Stewart Lee think people who aren't Scottish can't have an opinion on the Scottish referendum?

@tomwilko7841 7 жыл бұрын

it was English columnists having an opinion on what Scottish people should do in the referendum

@LJ7000 7 жыл бұрын

+Tom Wilko They're not allowed an opinion? Absurd.

@tomwilko7841 7 жыл бұрын

jsv I'm assuming he was commenting on the humour to be found in so many right wing columnists producing heartfelt 'brother scotland' essays attempting to somehow influence Scottish voters to stick with us totally oblivious to the fact that such naked patriarchy was the main reason the referendum was called for and actually galvanised the nationalists arguments...of course theyre allowed an opinion, what is absurd is that they thought their opinion mattered in a referendum conducted in a different country

@chefmark1751 7 жыл бұрын

I don't think that's what he's saying. I think he's saying have your opinion, but drop the whole "as a Scott" act. Of course English people can have a say on the UK, but it's kind of silly to pretend your presenting the Scottish point of view because of your grandma. That's how I heard it anyway.

@McOdinson 7 жыл бұрын

Because he's a fud.

@michaelpalmer5351 10 ай бұрын

Two BSers just BSing endlessly and not saying much of anything.

@justininfrance 5 жыл бұрын

I feel embarrassed for Stewart Lee here. I know they are probably mates, but watching Lee drivel on about his book while sitting opposite a genuinely great writer is toe curling. It's like someone discussing their mindless doodles with Matisse. I hope at least Lee did another video where he discusses Moore's book.

@slartibartlast968 7 жыл бұрын

Stewart Lee is a brilliant comedian but these columns were just so fucking bad, they were unreadable. It's like they were written in Orcish or something. I don't approve because the Guardian is already in a state, getting paid a load of money to drag things down even further, just as some kind of misreading of Guy Debord or something... just no ...

@bluespyusa8979 7 жыл бұрын

Both of these people are brilliant at what they do... (especially Alan Moore) but neither of which will turn up (To either a new graphic novel or a stand up) they'll not see someone called Pavel doing those jobs for less money...love them both but they have a complete contempt for the Working Class...

@jonnyrobson2119 7 жыл бұрын

Wow I didn't realise that's why he called it Content Provider. Wait though, it gets more interesting. Two heavyweights slogging out the bleeding obvious. Film crew, talent , viewer and subsequent commenter all wasting their time equally. Come join us. Or overhear any couple of post grads chatting on the bus. Same level of insight - meaning nearly none.

@jackphilips9526 7 жыл бұрын

Stewart........ you say you taught your son about "dystopia" and what it means.................. Could you not have taught him about playing rugby? Or singing? Or playing football??

@Patriiiiick 5 жыл бұрын

It's entirely possible that Stewart's son is aware of what dystopia means and at the same time enjoys sports and the arts.