April 30, 2011 | The Cooper Union | New York City At the Moth event during the 2011 PEN World Voices Festival, Edgar Oliver tells a story on the theme 'What Went Wrong?'. For more, visit www.pen.org
I had the distinct privilege of seeing Edgar live last night as part of the Unchained Tour in Asheville, NC. Absolutely amazing storytelling from an absolutely amazing man. Wow. Just wow.
The thing is is this all real or is it made up. IF it's fake then he is very convincing. IF not then he had a very strange life. Also if it's all from his past then it's interesting how you can learn so much about him as you listen to his stories.
i love this guy he is a genius. such a refreshing person to listen to and watch, hes not the same old thing he is a true original and true to himself. wonderful story as well.
Edgar 1976 Paris rue St Dominique, up six floors to that garret, there was you, Nadine, the Country Girl from Cape Cod and Helen...I only had eyes, ears and hands for Helen Carson Oliver... you seemed to be made of straw. Were you really related to Carson Mccullers?
It's a crying shame that Edgar didn't have the chance to share his bizarre 'stoned by children' encounter to Paul Bowles. Perhaps a tale to regale in the hereafter...
It's driving me nuts - his voice sounds like some classic horror movie character from way back, but I can't figure out who. Anyone know? It's like an impression.
