Margaret Atwood on Flamethrowers, Old Babes in the Wood and Empty Book Signings
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- Опубликовано: 7 мар 2023
- Margaret Atwood talks about Old Babes in the Wood: Stories, discusses losing her partner and shares some embarrassing stories from her past.
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Margaret Atwood on Flamethrowers, Old Babes in the Wood and Empty Book Signings - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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I really like Seth’s enthusiasm for M. Atwood. He gently helped her up the stairs and leaned in when she was speaking. A kind man. ❤️
he's got love for her
A very naturally expressed care and respect. So nice to see. He so comfortable in himself, whether he is extending love to a beloved older lady or day-drinking with a popular music icon. A fine fella indeed.
Well said - I love how together they show humour and kindness in their stories
@@RosablueHandMade I can only imagine how he felt when he discovered that she did his show directly after finding out her partner with dementia had passed away. Kind professionalism before would give way to some amount of tenderheartedness, I'd guess.
He seems to be. Maybe no surprise-he has two older parents who have been on the show. Larry and Madame Meyers. His mother taught French in school.
Ugh. Call me crazy but I love how she annunciates her T’s. Also, I LOVE that she is old school like Aretha Franklin and brought her purse with the money in it on stage. That’s OG. 😂❤💜💖💯
#NeverLoseTrackOfYourPurse
She always does that❤
This show goes so hard. I am watching Margaret Atwood on International Women’s Day thanks to these people. Many thanks to all who made that happen.
This woman is an inspiration. Her books make us think, make us laugh, make us cry and make us better people for having read them. What a treasure.
While the handmaid's tale is getting all the attention right now my favourite Atwood is Alias Grace. If You haven't read that one yet give it a try 😊
No they don't. They make people worse for reading them.
@@theunknowncommenter725you must be one of those religious zealots who think her books attack Christianity. Religion is a cancer to the world and it needs to be violently stomped out; religion is what makes people worse.
Love the way Seth is looking at Margaret Atwood. I have been reading her books for years. She is a true literary treasure.
Ms Atwood is a literary treasure for all of us, worldwide. I particularly love that there’s a fireproof version of “The Handmaid’s Tale.
I loved the MaddAddam trilogy..planning on re-reading for the third time..
She is… now we just need to let the generation 2000+ know what books are and how to use them 😅
@Daniel Lindner don't worry I am reading them on kindle so I am sure they are too!
@@joycej9415 glad to hear so, unfortunately I don’t think so… check some street surveys. Most kids/teenagers/twens can’t even name 1-3 books they’ve read in general, not like last month or year
No, she isn't.
I hope America realizes what a LEGEND Margaret Atwood is in Canada. And around the world. Margaret Atwood and her husband Grahame Gibson were avid birdwatchers.
Mr Gibson had a written a book about birds and was doing the book tour. He was on
the local CBC Radio noontime call in show. And he remarked how smart birds are.
"For years, researchers have been working with a gray parrot. I can't think of his name right offhand..." Well, OF COURSE I knew who he was talking about! Alex, the famous African Gray parrot! So I call in and say, "you are thinking of Alex the Parrot". "Oh, yes that's right thank you..." So I helped Margaret Atwood's partner remember Alex. RIP Alex and Grahame Gibson.
Love this comment.
@@pleasetakemecanada Anytime! Just say "medium double-double"
at the border. Gets you right in! My neighbor down the road is from northern New England. NH, VT area. A nice property in Nova Scotia.
As a Canadian who grew up in the prairies, I can picture it... Clomp, clomp, clomp, "Where's the scotch tape?", LOL. I used to work at that Hudson's Bay store, about 30 years after her story took place.
This is the first time I think I've seen someone come on stage holding a purse. What a classy lady.
That brilliant woman is my favourite writer. I went to a reading and signing event when she had published Alias Grace. I was terribly cheeky, having brought my modest collection of 1st editions for her to sign as well. In her dry style, she looked at them and then at me and said
"Ah... I see I've met my greatest fan."
Then we both giggled. What an absolute delight she is.
And no, they were not then, and are not now for sale. 😊
I would love a print of that picture of her with the flame thrower! Love it for so many reasons!
Would make a great fundraiser.
@@lynnstlaurent6789 Absolutely!
Seth has such phenomenal interviewing skills, and just conversation skills. And people skills in general. Utterly in awe whenever I see this man's empathetic superpowers at work. He can make any guest and any person feel at ease and feel worth his while.
I agree! I don't think he gets enough credit in the interview department.
I wholeheartedly agree. Empathetic superpowers is the perfect way to describe his ability to put anyone at ease. He never follows an agenda and he enables each person to relax and be genuine. And he laughs when they are funny, which appears to be rare among some popular late night hosts. I love Seth.
Pretty sure Margaret Atwood is worth his while!
I love how she has her purse with her. So cute. Also, it makes one think what she has in that bag to not want to leave it with staff. ;)
Probably the same kind of stuff I had in mine when I found myself in the Sea of Cortez with it, unable to get out.
She's an absolute Canadian treasure!
We ❤ Margaret Atwood, a national treasure in Canada 🇨🇦
An excellent interview. M Atwood was delightful and it was clear Seth was putting thought into how not to come off as voyeuristic when asking about her personal tragedy. Not many hosts/anchors/reporters have mastered that skill.
Well said. I agree 100%
I absolutely love her. Could listen to her erudite words for hours and hours without ever getting bored or distracted
Like others here, I was taken by the chemistry between Seth and Margaret Atwood. He always extends his hand to female guests, but somehow this time it looked even more gallant. The way he listens is a master class in connecting with others. Can’t wait to hear what the jackals say. 😂
McNally's bookstore in Winnipeg IS a wonderful independent bookstore which happens to be in the Grant Park shopping mall (the only reason I ever go there) Seth couldn't have chosen a better guest for International Women's Day. "Extremists have shown what frightens them most: a girl with a book" - Malala Yousafzai
Graeme Gibson was an extraordinary man and also a good writer. So many Canadian writers of that generation have such wonderful kindness, thoughtfulness, generosity, curiosity, joy.
He and Margaret were avid birdwatchers. I've got a story about that.
Gibson wrote fiction but is better known for his non-fiction, much of it about birding.
An absolute legend, and a delight. Some of Seth's best interviews are with writers, and this one is no exception.
I like it when people do sounds. I’m a big believer in adding to a narrative with a zing or pow. 😂😂
Seth is adaptable and that's what makes him terrific. So many late night show hosts are one dimensional with their style. Seth interviewed Ms Atwood with respect, humor and class.
This from the same guy who spoke with a fake dog in an earlier segment 😂.
As you’ve sad, he’s got the skill to adapt to the situation- that’s what makes a good comic and even a better human being
She is a national treasure. Her books are amazing and she is such a terrific human!
Considering the body of work she's produced, deeply informed by her sense of justice, feminism, activism, and the wisdom of her own life experience, why Margaret Atwood hasn't won the Nobel Prize for Literature yet is absolutely beyond me.
Same here. But then I realize, she doesn't need Nobel; she's far greater than that.
She strikes me as ageless in her thinking and expression. So glad she's been here for us.
That was really sweet. She's as funny and smart as she's always been. A Canadian national treasure.
Seth! I teared up in this interview just from your kind demeanour & attentiveness to Margaret.
You are both just wonderful humans. thank you.
Too short though! The whole show should have been with Margaret Atwood.
Seth conducts such a great interview here! He’s very gentle with her, but he really brings out her sense of humor and personality. 8:29
I've loved Seth from the beginning, but this interview actually raised my respect because I've been an Atwood fan my whole life (thanks mom ❤)
Smart, strong, optimistic and aware. Ms Atwood is amazing!!
I admire Margret so much. She’s challenged me so many times with her work.
She never gets tired of telling the "first book signing" story, and I never get tired of hearing it.
It is SO darn apparent that two great spirits have found each other by the beeyouteeful rapport that they have with each other! Two humongous treasures and never ceasing delights for the rest of us mere mortals! Thank you big universe for them both!
😊❤🎉
I read The Edible Woman in a grade thirteen English class in Toronto in around 1981. I still remember a joke from it. There was a ph.d. student facing writer's block on his thesis dissertation. The topic was "Monosyllabes in Milton." So far all he had was "It is indeed highly significant that--."
@Hope de Vega a friend told me a story about a colleague of his. The practice in most universities used to be to keep bound copies of successfully defended thesis dissertations in the university library, available for reading. This friend of a friend was doubtful that anyone would ever actually want to read his thesis, so he tucked a twenty dollar bill into it and put it back on the shelf. Ten years later he came back to the library to check and sure enough, the twenty was still there, untouched.
@@canadaclaret Hmm... People I know have written essays like that.
I think I should go back and read them myself.
Sweet Sweet Margaret. She's so brilliant. Love how Seth engages with her here, he's at his most charming ☺️
Thank you, Mr Meyers, for inviting Margaret Atwood. Her book "Surfacing" was the first book I ever read in English (English not being my native tongue), and I've been a fan ever since. She has the capacity to perceive and put into words what's really going on in the world - or what will be going on -, and on top of it she has a wonderful sense of humour. I met her once at York University (Toronto), she was shy and so very wise. Margaret Atwood and Patty Smith - my role models. I wonder if they know each other ?
I salute Seth for his warm respect towards this extraordinary writer.❤
as if I couldn't adore Seth any more.. then I see how lovely he is with Margaret Atwood during this interview! I've been a fan of hers ever since first reading The Handmaid's Tale in the early 90s, then devoured many more of her novels after that. She's incredible and it's so great to see these two awesome people having a very sweet and funny conversation. Seth is a gem!!
I love how she always brings her purse with her to interviews.
This was a great interview of a Canadian treasure! Seth is clearly a fan. Wonderful! To think just a few weeks ago some friends bumped into Margaret at our local coffee shop.
Truly remarkable person. Have enjoyed her books and humor for the past four decades. Love her wit during this interview!
Seth interviewing writers are my favorite Seth interviews. You can tell he reveres the written word.
I don't think I've ever seen Seth show such reverence to a guest before! He appears to really enjoy Margaret and his empathy towards her loss is giving that Colbert dude a run for his money. (Colbert is the Gold Standard of interviewer when it comes to death & loss.) Thoroughly enjoyed this interview... now have to check out this book!
Two phenomenal treasures at once. My goodness, Seth, I love how you posed sensitive questions to Margaret. You're amazing.... and I just adore Margaret's ribald humour.
Margaret Atwood, you are my personal literary hero; your writing changed my entire life. Also, I love that you brought a purse out with you. You make me proud to be Canadian.
Since I was a teenager and started reading books intended for adults, I have loved Margaret Atwood’s books- her humour and reality have moved me forever. A true legend in the literary world! And a Canadian!
so much wisdom and an incredible sense of humor. a true gift
I LOVE her sense of humour! I listen to every interview I can, for that reason. I was lucky to attend a talk she gave just about four years ago. Unlike early book signings, it sold out very quickly!
Margert Atwood is a wonderful writer!
Thank you so much for having Atwood on your show ❤️
I’m not a reader…but this interview makes me want to read some of her work.
You won't regret it..
Do it :)
My favourite is Alias Grace....
Enjoy!
@@girishgowda7661 Absolutely. That gets my vote too as number one Atwood!
An international treasure, this one.
Her documentary gave warm insight into her relationship and her life.
A treasure and important work for any woman who feels like she wants a deeper understanding of human nature.
So much respect and appreciation to her and I am sorry for her loss, 50 years.
Thank you Seth!
just have her on weekly for story time with margaret
Love Margaret Atwood, her written works and the Master Class she did!
I really like Seth. I love him now. To attend so graciously to this older woman is just lovely. Thank you Seth.
Seth. What phenomenal interview skills.
Margaret Atwood used to live in a cottage on my property when she visited her friend Jane Rule in the PNW 🙌
Just throwing this out there..... Seth and Margaret Atwood go day drinking.....😂😂
2:24 😩
With REAL Canadian beer!
Awww Seth. What a lovely interview with Ms. Atwood. You were both absolutely charming.
Thank you Margaret & Seth; this was most heartwarming!
Oh my God, that might have been the mall I grew up near in Winnipeg. 🤦♀ In defense, I'd have been too young to get there myself. Love the rapport between these two; Seth's love of literature springs even more clearly forth in the presence of this legend. More of this kind of thing, please. 💗
Awesome interview as always, Seth.
I'll attend an event of hers in less than a month and I'm thrilled. What a legend.. She's such a delight to listen to and I'm sure that I'll learn so much is such a short while that I'll be around her. What a role model.
I adore her and her books! The first one I ever read was The Blind Assassin at age 17 and it blew me away, ive reread it several times since
Love her. Met her a few times. A true Canadian!!! 🇨🇦👍🏻❤️
Seth. Well done for a great interview. Margaret Atwood is a national Canadian hero. ❤
How sweet was that!
Thanks for a great interview, Seth. But frankly, you can never lose with Margaret Atwood. 😉❤️🙏🏼
I LOVE THIS CHEMISTRY seth is so sweet and margaret is an icon! great interview!!
Margaret is a world treasure! I adore her!
Thank you, Seth... Margaret Atwood is a hero of mine. And a fellow Canadian 😏
I remember that in 1988, I attended a breakfast where Margaret Atwood did a reading and a book signing. She was delightful then too!
She has seemed the same age for such a long time. I first met her in a restaurant in Toronto's Chinatown around 1982. She seemed this age way back then.
@@canadaclaret : lol. I agree!
She’s such a treat 😂💚
Margaret is a treasure. I have been on board with her writing from Surfacing on. A hetero man gets no credit in Canada for reading Atwood enthusiastically.. but she is essential literature.
Hey, I give *anyone* credit for reading Atwood enthusiastically! I don't care who you like to bone 😁
my male english teacher in high school was also obsessed with her - and then in gr.12 we read Oyrx and Crake as part of the curriculum.
When I ask Canadian men to name 3 women writers, they say, "Margaret Atwood..." then are stumped.
“A hetero man gets no credit in Canada for reading Atwood”… hahaha, I feel for you but kudos from Hawaii ❤
@@jenniferduncan4630 Fair, but tbh asking modern society to name the last book they read will also result in disappointing answers.
The Handmaid's Tale has been moved to the Non-Fiction section.
You folks have said it all, and so very well, that I can’t think of more to say that doesn’t repeat. I just need to comment because Margaret Atwood changed my life. Thank you Margaret Atwood, global hero and role model.
Hands down best youtube video about malls in Winnipeg
Margaret is truly delightful. I could listen to her all day and never ever get tired. I’ve read so many of her books over the years and loved them all. ❤
Been aware of her since reading “Cat’s Eye” in the late 80’s as a teen. That led to other of her books including “The Handmaid’s Tale”. I remember seeing the film version in theater not too long after. Haven’t seen the show.
Funny that I had never seen her in an interview until Seth Meyers.
I had to stop watching Handmaid's Tale after the US Upreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Felt too much like reality.
Oh, Seth, you could not have been more caring and considerate! It was such a pleasure to see you treat her with so much compassion and warmth. Thank you for your display of obvious pleasure. What a gentleman!
Delightful. Thank you, Late Night, for continuing to play to this strength.
Meyers is a mensch. Atwood's presence and engagement speak volumes.
No, he isn't. Please don't abuse my traditions.
dr anna, Jewish, master in Jewish history.
Speaking about banned books....I read Margaret Atwood's The Edible Woman in high school, on my own time (this was 1983 or 1984). I was disappointed by the old-timey Canadian and US classics, most of which were set during the Great Depression. I asked my Catholic School English teacher why we couldn't read in class something good and modern like The Edible Woman. She responded, We wanted to use that, but people/parents objected to the title. (I don't recall the exact wording, almost 40 years later. BTW, this happened in Canada.)
I am surprised Seth didn't ask, "By the way, how do you feel about red state Republicans taking Handmaid's Tale as an endorsement and not as a criticism?"
Seth is a legend at what he does and so is MA.
Never read her, but I think now I’ll try. A delightful woman.
Please do..
Margaret Atwood has been my literary mother all my Canadian life. She brings the woods of northern Ontario with the same skill as showing us, with horror, our possible futures. ❤️🇨🇦
Thank you. Ms. Atwood is such an amazing person. Plus her speech is concise and thoughtful.
Margaret Atwood is always a delight.
Seth Meyers is such a good man.
She is a GREAT writer!
*The GOP's favourite author* - it's just they think she writes _how-to guides._
She has said that herself. "...Its a novel, NOT a blueprint!"
Slightly off topic:
The author of the book Liar's Poker wrote it as a warning on the dangers of an unconstrained financial trading and banking system.
And then he had Trader Bros reading the book as a 'How to trade and screw others' guide. 😕
I was a 2nd-year English major at Simon Fraser University, in Vancouver, BC, in the 70's when Ms. Atwood came to our tutorial and talked with us for a full hour. She anwered one of my questions and I felt honored. Great writer! (Yes, she was on "the edible woman" promo tour)
I got into her books later in life and I'm loving them. She is a Canadian treasure!
Seth, in that photo "exactly what" Ms. Atwood is doing is being a fucking legend.
she's a huge inspiration 🤗
I got to hear her speak in Charlotte, NC, ages ago and she was sooooo funny and smart! What a gem 🙂
Thank you for the interview she is such a treasure.
I just saw her at the Bath Pavilion, UK. Im reading this new book right now. She’s such an amazing person to listen to.
A fantastic author. She will never be forgotten.
She will be within a decade
@@winonafrog Lol did she make fun of you in school or something? Sounds like you have personal issues. You're on a bizarre youtube comment campaign against her.
Well. One of her books spawned international debate on womens rights and a hit TV show so I think she'll be fine.
You however might do well to seek therapy about your personal issues.
@@winonafrog "All our graves will go untended."
- Conan O'Brien
@@schplengie1 sparked a great debate and a tv show and Roe got overturned because rich-white-feminism always fails 👍🏼
“The circle of life”…
Pierre Burton signed a book for me under that same escalator around that time!
He belonged in the men's underwear section of the Bay.