I met him at a book signing of American Tabloid at Murder One bookstore in London in '95. He was wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a Rolex (pepsi Explorer). He was exhorting everyone to roll up and buy his book, like a carnival barker. What a character... unfortunately I couldnt afford the 20 quid for the hardcover copy of American Tabloid at the time and got him to sign White Jazz instead. I really regret that now because I think American Tabloid is one of his best books.
I know he's going on 25 years teetotal but I'd love to have a beer or few with Ellroy. He's fucking mental and hilarious sober, just imagine the potential shits and giggles after a couple of brews.
He looks a really nice man beneath that seamingly cold and judgemental exterior. Although impossible to live with I'm pretty sure ;) Loved his double biography (My dark places & The Hilliker curse).
Actually, he liked Brian DePalma's original cut (which was about three hours long). The studio thought the film was too long so about 40 minutes were cut before the film was theatrically released.
His rants on the Kennedys and the Clintons are crushing! Great stuff!
I met him at a book signing of American Tabloid at Murder One bookstore in London in '95. He was wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a Rolex (pepsi Explorer). He was exhorting everyone to roll up and buy his book, like a carnival barker. What a character... unfortunately I couldnt afford the 20 quid for the hardcover copy of American Tabloid at the time and got him to sign White Jazz instead. I really regret that now because I think American Tabloid is one of his best books.
I simply note: his's predictions regarding Black Dahlia were spot on.
He liked the original cut and said it was faithful to his novel. The theatrical version had about 40 minutes removed before it was released.
Caught him on that tour. took a pass on autograph but stood in line to shake his hand and tell him how much Black Dahlia blew me away.
It's like a window into the future of Tarantino when he's In his 70's lol
Tarantino is diametrically opposed to whatever I think of or consider to be associated with James Ellroy.
I was in the room with the blue background when that was shot! Avila Alum 04! I love this!!!
God he is awesome....and just hilarious!!!
I know he's going on 25 years teetotal but I'd love to have a beer or few with Ellroy. He's fucking mental and hilarious sober, just imagine the potential shits and giggles after a couple of brews.
He looks a really nice man beneath that seamingly cold and judgemental exterior. Although impossible to live with I'm pretty sure ;) Loved his double biography (My dark places & The Hilliker curse).
Ellroy would make for a fascinaing fictional character. Now if only I could think of a story worthy of him.
Legend. One of the American Greats
Good lord... White his writings and character creation his mind can go anywhere.
Thank you 'vakvagany' for this hilarious montage of James Ellroy on tour.
Well he certainly called it re: Black Dahlia lol
Actually, he liked Brian DePalma's original cut (which was about three hours long). The studio thought the film was too long so about 40 minutes were cut before the film was theatrically released.
What is the title of that Dylan Thomas poem he quotes near the end 07:52
him de heir to henry miller and
mrs miller.
@MrLunitunz Absolutely.
What's his point?
In my craft or sullen art
01:05
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"An intriguing flop" is a polite way of putting it, even for him.
I love his ramblings
@MrLunitunz Yeah, I always look to women to verify my politics.
The White Knight of the far-right.
Lol the far right are too dumb to realise he’s trolling them