Daniel Robert Epstein: Augusten Burroughs

Augusten seems fantastic. I'm gonna check out his work. Thanks SG!

I've read all his books and I absolutely suggest him as a great read. Especially Dry.

I'm so happy SG did this interview, thank you SO much!

I'm embarassed to say I didn't know who he was until about 2 weeks ago.
A friend of mine suggested I look him up all inspirational like so I booked on down to Magpie Books on Commercial Drive here in Vancouver (funny name, in a genus/species way) and picked up "Dry" and "Memoirs".

Burned through both in 3 days.
Not only did I love reading his stories, but I kinda got a bit of hope from it all. Not just from his life story, but from the fact that he could actually write about it honestly and people ended up wanting to read it! That was my big shocker. Never thought anybody would actually wanna read about that shite, as funny as it can be to the person living the drama. That was new insite.

Yes indeed he's a swell fellah, and this interview proves he can also be as quick witted in conversation.
One day I'll probably thank him, in person or otherwise.

[Edited on May 31, 2006 by Pica_pica]

If you ever get the chance to see him speak in person, take it.

I've read Running With Scissors and Dry... I could really relate to Dry. It was scary. I love the realism of his books... and he's so witty.

I've read RWS and Dry-I really enjoyed that one.

The movie wasn't half bad