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I dreamed about Studs Terkel
Perhaps the lack of electricity is beginning to influence my dreams? I tend to dream about books that I have read.
Recently, I finished reading the new book by Garrison Keillor. Last night I had a dream where I saw Keillor. I know that he is a friend of our foremost oral historian, Studs Terkel. I have been thinking about Studs a lot lately so in my dream the first thing that I said to Garrison was HOW IS STUDS DOING?
Studs Terkel is just a few years shy of the century mark in age. He is still productive. He just put out a new book. Even so, Studs Terkel is in the twilight of his life and career.
Two years ago I spent the day with Studs in Dayton when he came to town to receive the first Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Lifetime Achievement. I hung out with Studs and JR, his personal assistant all day long and into the evening.
Studs gave a magnificent speech that night. He called it his “valedictory.” I’ll never forget the conversations that we had over the course of that day. The depth and breadth of his knowledge and experience will not be seen again.
I’m thinking about you, Studs.
Vick Mickunas
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By vick
September 22, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
I just filed my review of LIBERTY, the new Lake Wobegon novel by Garrison Keillor, with my editor. Check it out this Sunday in the LIFE section of the DDN.By vick
September 22, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
Living without electrical power for 8 days will teach anybody patience. I’m writing a review of the new Garrison Keillor at this very moment. I used to do most of my writing at night. Writing in sunlight is a whole new experience!By Author, Author
September 22, 2008 7:09 AM | Link to this
“Book Nook provides readers with insights into the world of books. Vick Mickunas takes you into the center of the publishing world with the latest book buzz, book reviews, and exclusive chats with authors.. Vick Mickunas reviews books for the Dayton Daily News.” What’s with you these days, Vick? You mentioned two books, one by G. Kiellor and one by Studs Terkel, and a speech by Terkel; and didn’t bother with reviews on either the books nor the speech. All we readers were “treated to” was your ego trip about “hanging out” with Studs and JR. How about it Vick, you planning on going back to work any time this century?