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09/18/2007
Orhan Pamuk
A conversation with Orhan Pamuk
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A conversation with Nobel Prize-winning Turkish novelist Orhan Pamuk about his new essay collection, Other Colors.
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"I was completely blown away by this incredible interview. I was at the edge of my seat and even applauded at times." Ha!!!--me, too! :) I hope to finish my first novel "in a few months"...
To Charlie Rose: If anyone hasn't told you yet I have to tell you: you are really bad in interviewing people. Why? First, Orhan Pamuk is a novelist not a politician. You have to interview him about literature not politics. Second, Pamuk should be the person who talks and explains his ideas not you. Third, not anyone from an Islamic country is representing Islam, the same way not every person from the United States or Europe is considered to be a representative of Christianity. What you do is like a Taiwanese TV station inviting Falkner to be interviewed about Roosvelt policies and the religious ideas of the Southern Baptist Church. Suggestions for you: 1. Read the books by the person you interview, at least read one of them. 2. Watch and hear some professional interviews like Bill Moyers' and Terry Gross'. Those are how a professional interview works.
In response to "Diana"'s comment about the Nobel: So what? Have you read Mr. Pamuk's novels? I have not seen the Charlie Rose interview, but I am nearing completion of my third Pamuk book. I'm not a literary reviewer or CompLit prof, but I read, and have read, a fair amount, and in my view, Pamuk is one of the finest writers of at least the past 50 years. I am a Joyce-o-phile and Pamuk is the only other writer who falls into the same category for me. So how 'bout setting your politics-theory aside and just reading his books?
The nobel is meaningless these days, they award it for political reasons and mainly because they have run out of decent writers. Maybe it is a sign of our times.
I think I can't make sure that we are lucky for reading Pamuk's book in Turkish. Because his books are translating in English perfectly and I can say that the translation of Pamuk's books win the NOBEL. Translators are elaminating mistakes and arranging. In addition I don't agree his ideas which is about authors and politics. Above all his novels are politic....
The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function. F. Scott Fitzgerald
We are lucky in Turkey so we can read his books in Turkish language. His english is quite fluent but foreign language for him. I remind that he could not express himself well in English. It is pity such great writer known with only his some political and misunderstood words. Now I am reading Black Book and trying to understand how someone does not know Istanbul can understand many details in he novel. We are realy lucky here to be close to his art.
I was completely blown away by this incredible interview. I was at the edge of my seat and even applauded at times. Also, I could not believe that this outstanding writer admitted that there are times when he cannot get his character to "enter a room." As someone writing a novel, this is the kind of hell (Pamuk would call it "joy") that I, myself, am going through. It was an absolute pleasure to watch the rapport between Charlie and his guest. I rank this segment as one of the very best. And I thank all those responsible.
I would like to thank Mr. Rose for choosing Pamuk for his show.I was entranced by this irrepressibled man and must duly credit Mr Rose for his artful conduct of the conversation.As other viewers,I too would love to see many more authors featured.
I missed it unfortunately. I would really appreciate it if it is aired again. Thanks for your consideration.
I only heard the last half of the fascinating interview with Orhan Pamuk. A wonderfully articulate author with a precise point of view. Please make the DVD available, for what Mr. Pamuk had to say was worth hearing again (in its entirety).
James said it beautifully. Surely you felt a satisfied zing after your interview with Orhan Pamuk since it was faultless. And, to me, thrilling since I love the topic of the literary novel as well as his books. I can't believe that you can easily achieve that success often but hope you try.
I am a member of the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement. Presently, we are discussing Orham Pamuk and his two books SNOW and ISTANBUL. The class will very much like to obtain the video from your TV interview.
This interview with Orhan Pamuk completely fulfilled Charlie's "mandate" of informed, spirited and soulful conversation. There was a fantastic rapor between the two, Pamuk was genuine and frank, and the entire segment was both highly entertaining and enlightening. I hope to see more authors featured! Best show on television!
Great interview but alas the online version stopped before the interview was over. I love it when you have authors on the show. I just hope you will have Gary Snyder on soon!!!!!!!!
An inspiring, must-see interview for writers and readers alike. Thank you for making Orhan Pamuk available to public television viewers.
Democracy is not just an election and popular vote. It also has system of checks and balances, the current Turkish government want to diminish. As you watch Turkey, they promote democracy and EU-based aspirations, but what they are doing is focusing the power in the central government and not having checks and balances work against them. As for the Orhan Pamuk Case, (They) high courts rules this case is illegal and with no grounds so they dropped it. In Turkey, the prosecutors and judges are not elected but assigned within the government structure. So they don't act on political reasons but more for the establishment. There is no special nationalistic government establishment (all governments should be nationalistic somehow) as he is talking, but there was a politically motivated group of lawyers who applied to open such a case. So it is not an state-based establishment, but more of a ACLU like NGO was against him. He is a member of a class that supports globalist policies fully, even caving in AKP's reforms that may end evolve to a more islamic agenda. This is very similar to Khumeyni's early supporters from Communist/Socialist groups. After the revolution they were massacred or killed brutally despite they fought together against a harsh Shah regime. In your next conversation, you should make this case and ask him whether he has any concerns with AKP. Orhan Pamuk is such a bad speaker, not even knowing how to listen the questioner. Although I am happy to see a good novelist from my country, I wasn't happy with his visuals. He should constantly improve himself.
I live in Istanbul but I had watched your great show when I was in US. Orhan Pamuk is the highest point of Turkish novel with magnificent novels that I red all of them with pleasure and admire. Unfortunately, his succeed has been undervalued because of politic false of chauvinist and status quo in Turkey. He is successful with his politic comments as well. I wished if I could watch that great conversation.
Charlie Rose is an American institution. He deserves the Presidential Medal of Freedom for all that he has done for public discourse in this country. God love him. Keep inviting writers on your show, Charlie. You're one of the few folks that still recognizes the importance of literature in society.
I watch your show every night. i really enjoyed your Orhan Pamuk as my youngest Grandson is planning a trip to Turkey. I will be buying books for him to read and on that list will be Colors. He will be studying Turkist and Russian in his final year at U.W. Wisconsin, Madison. Thanks for the great people you interview.
such a rich and dense interview with Orhan Pamuk that I would like to read it. Do you have transcripts?
I too am waiting for Orhan Pamuk's video to be available - it was a brilliant show - thank you.
I heard about the interview with Orhan Pamuk from my friend. I want to know when it will be available to see.
Dear Charlie Rose, I watch every night your show. Last night you had the most unique caracter I ever seen at your show. Orhan Pamuk came across very genuine and honest person. Thank you for great show. Keep up the good work. Thanks
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I couldn't stay up last night to see the interview, I was looking forward to see it online... ....ooops, it ain't here...
Why no video available?