Augusten Burroughs exploded in the literary world with his scathing memoir Running with Scissors which remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over two-and-a-half years. Since then, books like Dry and Magical Thinking have been just as good and nearly as popular. Additionally a movie adaptation of Running with Scissors has been filmed by Nip/Tuck creator Ryan Murphy and Burroughs is creating a series for Showtime.

His latest book is the short story collection Possible Side Effects which...

Esotericus

USA

September 2005

MAY 31, 2006 02:54 PM

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

tisliliana

Richmond, VA

March 2005

MAY 31, 2006 03:05 PM

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!

Pica_pica

Vancouver, BC

July 2004

MAY 31, 2006 08:57 PM

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]

MyPetRobot

Park Ridge, IL

October 2004

OCT 08, 2006 09:52 PM

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

Annisa

SUICIDEGIRL

Michigan, USA

DEC 16, 2006 02:36 PM

Running With Scissors is an amazing book...a series on Showtime would be pretty awesome!

seducehv

USA

September 2007

NOV 19, 2007 05:36 PM

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.

Argene

Pittsburgh, PA

June 2004

NOV 19, 2007 08:16 PM

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

The movie wasn't half bad

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courtneyriot

STAFF

Los Angeles, CA

MAY 31, 2006 06:00 AM