I love Gregory Maguire!! I met him once in my 9th grade English class field trip to go see him speak. As he signed my book I said, "Thank you for writing Elphaba the way you did. I so relate to her." And he said, "Thank you, and yeah, me too. I relate to Elphaba to." It blew my mind at that time that two people from such different ages/walks of life could connect so much to the same character - but of course they can! The beauty of art and great writing
I love Gregory Maguire!! I met him once in my 9th grade English class field trip to go see him speak. As he signed my book I said, "Thank you for writing Elphaba the way you did. I so relate to her." And he said, "Thank you, and yeah, me too. I relate to Elphaba to." It blew my mind at that time that two people from such different ages/walks of life could connect so much to the same character - but of course they can! The beauty of art and great writing
he seems so lovely! Maguire is (in my opinion) one of the smartest adult novelists around currently.
I picture him watching Wicked with his kids, and all along...leaning over as saying, "Well... that's not exactly how I wrote it...." at various parts.
Great interview!
Delightful!
Omg what a pleasant and charming man
Ya, They should send you a big poster for your backyard.