13:27 ‘Refugee[s] who must leave their homes in order to enter a new country, ... must decide one of the most ... vital decisions [that] our entire species ha[s] always demanded of its refugees - which story will you bring with you and which stories will you leave behind - because the body is a limited library [and] the memory can only hold so much.’
The way the two hosts are mesmerised by Ocean Vuong! They sort of become speechless, embarrassed by their own condescendant questions, and lost of the ability to find an inadequate response to his immensely profound thoughts.
Toby and Marcel did a wonderful job. This was an excellent presentation. In Ocean Vuong humanity is awakening to a higher consciousness. He makes love to his listeners/readers with the poetry of his body, mind, and soul. He is a treasure.
"Like a beginner!" Live with the wonder! Live with an awe!" What a humble and emphatic young person. Touching how he reflects on family and immigrant life. Strongest moment for me during this conversation: How he points out that the three act story telling is a very phallic story telling. All about the climax.
Ocean Vuong, You are a genius artist, writer! I love to hear your gentle voice with pride and humility. I am so deeply humbled and honored to know you in this lifetime.
Vietnamese language word “ma” has 5 accents that all Vietnamese children have to carefully reading and listening. “ma” (ghost) - “má” (mom) - “mà” [a conjunction between two sentences (that)] - “mả” (tomb) - “mã” (horse) - mạ (rice seeds).
Wow. That's so interesting. If you look at it the word "ma" is basically a life cycle in Vietnamese Language. From mother one is born, rice is what you would eat ( I mean you grow up and live life) and then you take refuge in death (tomb and ghost).
That was an incredible talk. Thank you for recording this session and sharing on TH-cam. What a sensitive and inspiring writer. Can’t wait to read Ocean Vuong’s books and poetry.
You are really the ocean , you are the master , and the pupil , listening to you , is fascinating , as listening to different languages at the same time , your voice uniting them all , your ideas , how you describe the ideas the feelings , is like a healing piece of music , like a peaceful river flowing in front of the listener , lightly catching the wisdom from every idea , without judging on both sides , or exhausting our brains . Your voice resembles Michael Jackson voice , so calming . Thanks . I needed listening to Ocean talk , I woke up today angry at people did hurt me in the past , but I have so much to care about , my family , my work , my garden , I talked myself out of my anger , because I needed my energy to go forward not backwards , and care for people and matters that needed me more .
This is so fulfilling listening to your talk and sharing! Thank you very much, team, hosts and guest, for your work! Thank you for introducing us this young talented Southeast Asian American author/story telling artist! Thank you
Ocean is amazing. I'd like to point out that we should start naming United States as United States not America. Considering we have North, Central and South America. The Americas. I know its common, but we should think about this and not reinforce it.
Ocean Vuong was born in Ho-Chi-Minh City in 1988. How did he experience Vietnam war when that war ended in April-30-1975 ??? Meaning he was born 13 year later.
Effect of War carry through many generations, either emotionally or physically. You are the product of your environment. If your environment is filled with war torn refugees, you will inherit this trauma.
He might be my new favorite author. Listening to him speak is just as enriching as reading his work. What a great mind.
Completely agree.
Just finished the novel. It's such a beautiful story. So well written, rhythmic, and full of humanity.
I just love how his voice trembling, but in a gentle way.
So do I. Sometimes it sounds like he almost cries but actually not. His voice holds lots of emotions I feel.
Ocean is one of the most beautiful people on this planet!
13:27 ‘Refugee[s] who must leave their homes in order to enter a new country, ... must decide one of the most ... vital decisions [that] our entire species ha[s] always demanded of its refugees - which story will you bring with you and which stories will you leave behind - because the body is a limited library [and] the memory can only hold so much.’
He is really gorgeous while on this earth. So clear, so profound and so humble. A true finesse in his soul. Precious 💗
I cannot stop healing through Ocean’s werk. My goodness, I will LIVE!
The way the two hosts are mesmerised by Ocean Vuong! They sort of become speechless, embarrassed by their own condescendant questions, and lost of the ability to find an inadequate response to his immensely profound thoughts.
Toby and Marcel did a wonderful job. This was an excellent presentation. In Ocean Vuong humanity is awakening to a higher consciousness. He makes love to his listeners/readers with the poetry of his body, mind, and soul. He is a treasure.
"Like a beginner!" Live with the wonder! Live with an awe!"
What a humble and emphatic young person.
Touching how he reflects on family and immigrant life.
Strongest moment for me during this conversation: How he points out that the three act story telling is a very phallic story telling. All about the climax.
When listening to Ocean we're witness to greatness.
Listening to the author makes the book so much more understandable.
Ocean Vuong, You are a genius artist, writer! I love to hear your gentle voice with pride and humility. I am so deeply humbled and honored to know you in this lifetime.
Vietnamese language word “ma” has 5 accents that all Vietnamese children have to carefully reading and listening. “ma” (ghost) - “má” (mom) - “mà” [a conjunction between two sentences (that)] - “mả” (tomb) - “mã” (horse) - mạ (rice seeds).
was that from hoa nguyen poetry?
Wow. That's so interesting. If you look at it the word "ma" is basically a life cycle in Vietnamese Language. From mother one is born, rice is what you would eat ( I mean you grow up and live life) and then you take refuge in death (tomb and ghost).
omg alot of things makes more sense to me now in the book. ty!
How. How can a person be so beautiful?
That was an incredible talk. Thank you for recording this session and sharing on TH-cam. What a sensitive and inspiring writer. Can’t wait to read Ocean Vuong’s books and poetry.
So so incredible and inspirational! You speak as beautiful as you write.
You are really the ocean , you are the master , and the pupil , listening to you , is fascinating , as listening to different languages at the same time , your voice uniting them all , your ideas , how you describe the ideas the feelings , is like a healing piece of music , like a peaceful river flowing in front of the listener , lightly catching the wisdom from every idea , without judging on both sides , or exhausting our brains .
Your voice resembles Michael Jackson voice , so calming .
Thanks .
I needed listening to Ocean talk , I woke up today angry at people did hurt me in the past , but I have so much to care about , my family , my work , my garden , I talked myself out of my anger , because I needed my energy to go forward not backwards , and care for people and matters that needed me more .
This is so fulfilling listening to your talk and sharing! Thank you very much, team, hosts and guest, for your work! Thank you for introducing us this young talented Southeast Asian American author/story telling artist! Thank you
What a poetic, beautiful human being. Lovely interview. Thank you for sharing. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
this novel really is a gem. Love it
I love your poem about the rain falling through. It's such a beautiful poem. It's so beautiful I cried at home he wrote.
Ocean I am proud of you.
God Bless you.
Ocean Vuong, we are proud of you. You inspire us ❤️
Amazing! Thank you, Ocean ✨🥲
Such a beautiful, moving book.
it is an amazing book. I have just finished it. I am enriched..
my most fav talk by Ocean Vuong. Every line is resonating so much with me and my dual identity
a beautiful mind
He's a dragon Libra, born to shine
Ocean is amazing. I'd like to point out that we should start naming United States as United States not America. Considering we have North, Central and South America. The Americas. I know its common, but we should think about this and not reinforce it.
This part just hits hard 22:50 - 24:30
Go Toby!!!
OMG am i the only one feel like his voice is so familiar to Michael Jackson voice, even the way he talks
My thought is the same as yours!!❤
Was thinking the same thing
Great talk
1:25:57 omg he is so cuteee
Lucky TH-cam referred this video to me after looking at Viet Thanh Nguyen. Now I have two favourite writers.
Can we take a moment to appreciate how good looking Marcel Kohler is
Người việt Nam nổi tiếng,nhà thơ nhà văn,sách được dịch hơn 20 ngôn ngữ
Được dịch ra 23 thứ tiếng . Rất hãnh diện người trẻ tuổi tài cao
@@kimanhta9570 Đúng ra là được dịch ra 37 ngôn ngữ.
Does anyone know the name of the writer he mentioned at around 27'54''? Thank you.
W. G. Sebald
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When 9/11 happened I was laid up with a broken ankle taking lots of painkillers. And I saw the towers fall I was traumatically horrible.
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24:36 for me
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How could you forget man vs woman !!!?
Ocean Vuong was born in Ho-Chi-Minh City in 1988. How did he experience Vietnam war when that war ended in April-30-1975 ??? Meaning he was born 13 year later.
He learned Vietnamese war from his Grand mother as a child
he indirectly experienced it, his mother and grandparents had PTSD from the war he talks about how this caused damage to him growing up
Effect of War carry through many generations, either emotionally or physically. You are the product of your environment. If your environment is filled with war torn refugees, you will inherit this trauma.
generational trauma, he experienced it through the stories and PTSD of his mother and grandma.
His parents' PTSD and his grandfather was a white American soldier.