"Guts" is such an _awesome_ story. I can't believe people have passed out from you reading it. A physiological response to a story is a phenomenal compliment to a writer.
Those pants are the best! You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Almost no one looked cool in 2002. I started to dig through photos to prove it, but a house fire in 2003 has mercifully rid me of that era. But hey, no puka shell necklace -- you're good.
A sad, weird aspect of the Conan show. When you walk the red carpet in Rockefeller Center to the talent entrance, under-employed actors who need work try to press their head shots into your hands. I didn't know not to accept the photos and arrived backstage with an armful of glossies. A producer for the show saw this and said, "Don't put those just anywhere. They must be filthy."
Chuck, I’m hoping you see this. After listening to you on Rogan, I’m inspired to write again. I have two questions for you…
1. Do you find that writing in this darker, at times aggressive nature changes your mood? I feel as though when I write well, the work sucks me in and I morph into a storm cloud with a constant dry, pessimistic narrative. It may be that I have just not effectively learned how to manage properly, but I’ve always been so curious if this is a common issue.
2. Would you please, please choose a tattoo for me? You are, without getting weird, my absolute hero. I want to get a tattoo honoring Fight Club, as it was the work that brought me to you and the anti-establishment, anti-consumerist themes make my heart swell. I don’t know what to get tattooed to grasp my appreciation for the book or you. I thought it would be so special if you came up with an idea. I’m open to anything and I’ll use as much space as I need, skin wise.
Wow. I talk too much. If you’re too busy to bother with this I understand. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving those of us with an edgy, unpolished inner narrative the balls to bring it into the world and force them to acknowledge us. ❤️
(Yes this is a repeat comment. I promise I won’t copy/paste it anymore please don’t ban me lol)
I think if I ever become known for my writing, I only want to get so big as to have my readers ask " Why have you never been on xx's show?" instead of actually being big enough to have been on xx's show.
Chuck Palahniuk and Quentin Tarantino on the same stage. You should talk him into directing Survivor the motion picture. I would literally lose my shit.......
Are those the $6000 pants?
I was just listening to you tell Joe Rogan how sticky those pants were!
The fit gives very Tyler Durden vibes. The textures, the patterns,-- love it.
Ha! Yes! Passive terrorism at its finest!
Is the question: “You want Mono?” from A) Chuck’s short story - ‘Prayer’? Or B) Chuck’s 2002 interview with Conan? Please tick one box.
Also, props to the guy in the audience who confessed his inner feelings towards you at the start. Bold move.
"Guts" is such an _awesome_ story. I can't believe people have passed out from you reading it. A physiological response to a story is a phenomenal compliment to a writer.
Those pants are the best! You shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Almost no one looked cool in 2002. I started to dig through photos to prove it, but a house fire in 2003 has mercifully rid me of that era. But hey, no puka shell necklace -- you're good.
Very Tyler.
A sad, weird aspect of the Conan show. When you walk the red carpet in Rockefeller Center to the talent entrance, under-employed actors who need work try to press their head shots into your hands. I didn't know not to accept the photos and arrived backstage with an armful of glossies. A producer for the show saw this and said, "Don't put those just anywhere. They must be filthy."
May I say—- you have the best damn jawline and dimpled chin! Whew! Strong and not taking any shit!
I really loved “Diary,” “Lullaby” and “Rant” so much. The cover jacket on “Rant” was beautiful.
Man, that took me back.
THE WATER BUFFALO PANTS!!!
Chuck, I’m hoping you see this. After listening to you on Rogan, I’m inspired to write again. I have two questions for you…
1. Do you find that writing in this darker, at times aggressive nature changes your mood? I feel as though when I write well, the work sucks me in and I morph into a storm cloud with a constant dry, pessimistic narrative. It may be that I have just not effectively learned how to manage properly, but I’ve always been so curious if this is a common issue.
2. Would you please, please choose a tattoo for me? You are, without getting weird, my absolute hero. I want to get a tattoo honoring Fight Club, as it was the work that brought me to you and the anti-establishment, anti-consumerist themes make my heart swell. I don’t know what to get tattooed to grasp my appreciation for the book or you. I thought it would be so special if you came up with an idea. I’m open to anything and I’ll use as much space as I need, skin wise.
Wow. I talk too much. If you’re too busy to bother with this I understand. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving those of us with an edgy, unpolished inner narrative the balls to bring it into the world and force them to acknowledge us. ❤️
(Yes this is a repeat comment. I promise I won’t copy/paste it anymore please don’t ban me lol)
I think if I ever become known for my writing, I only want to get so big as to have my readers ask " Why have you never been on xx's show?" instead of actually being big enough to have been on xx's show.
That's so good. I was laughing my ass off. Conan's the best. You've really had a great run at this writing hobby of yours, eh Chuck?
Chuck Palahniuk and Quentin Tarantino on the same stage. You should talk him into directing Survivor the motion picture. I would literally lose my shit.......