Unveiling Lemony Snicket: Daniel Handler on 'And Then? And Then? What Else

Daniel Handler, the creative force behind the Lemony Snicket series, sits down with host Rod Milam to discuss his latest book, "And Then? And Then? What Else?". In his memoir, Handler combines elements of autobiography, literary analysis, and storytelling to reflect on his journey growing up in San Francisco to navigating the ups and downs of a literary career, all while guided by the literature, music, and culture he loves. This book is a wild ride of ideas, questions, confessions, thoughts, and discussions that all come together in a fun and thought-provoking ending.
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00:00 Introduction
02:09 Interview Starts
02:32 Inspiration Behind Lemony Snicket Books
03:46 Unexpected Popularity and Reactions to the Lemony Snicket Books
06:18 More Influences Behind Lemony Snicket
07:56 "And Then? And Then? What Else?" is Not a Standard Memoir
10:33 Mental Health Struggles
13:21 Working in Different Mediums
14:37 Challenges in Filming
17:32 Becoming a Writer
19:31 Writing Under Lemony Snicket
21:14 Writing Process
22:44 Music Influence - Prince, Classical Music, Performing, and the Pet Shop Boys
28:35 Meeting Musicians - Leonard Cohen
29:40 Credits