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Post by Lemona on Jun 19, 2016 2:20:06 GMT -5
That's a great motto
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Post by alexandre on Jun 26, 2016 12:39:38 GMT -5
Exciting !! Can't wait to read his answers !  |
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Post by Lucas Denouement on Jul 1, 2016 8:14:49 GMT -5
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Post by Catmet on Jul 1, 2016 10:19:38 GMT -5
Oh, how nice! The photo may be one we've already seen from his wife, but it's still nice to have it solidly confirmed that it's a Lucky Smells thing. I love his consistent use of 'Sweetheart'. It's very endearing. This is genuinely touching to me, and so very relatable. Whereas this is very interesting! It was a good question to ask, I'm glad it made it, and that we didn't get an evasive answer (which are usually enjoyable just by the way Handler phrases them, but then, so was this informative one). This is also interesting, and not how I'd have expected his reaction. If I'd hidden references to my own work in my own work, I'd be completely absorbed in finding out what people were making of it; then, though, I don't mind admitting that I can be kind of nosy. again, but in a different manner altogether. It's nice to hear Handler's own thoughts on this. It seems to correspond pretty well with what we've discussed already when we had that discussion of the subject a while back. Also, did we know about a 'new forthcoming YA novel'? Either way, ruffled feathers often make for interesting scenarios, so that's good. *Excitement*
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Post by matthewmemories on Jul 1, 2016 11:13:46 GMT -5
Wow.
Just wow.
That was amazing and I'm truly surprised: for the first time, I think, most of his answers were direct and (I want to believe) honest.
Daniel Handler answered my question! I'm so happy right now.
Thanks again, Bee and the mysterious team, for making this possible.
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Post by gliquey on Jul 1, 2016 11:42:27 GMT -5
I have never heard a better answer to this sort of "advice to your past self" question. This is going to be interesting. My immediate reaction: (1) "Snicket", (2) unfortunately not "Sunny" and (3) even a Snicket character couldn't have as absurd a name as "Solitude", could they? Yes, I think we've seen hints of "little subplots" in some of the script fragments we have. While "The adaptation process has frankly been very difficult, and at various times I was asked to leave various rooms when such decisions were being made" isn't the most positive description of making a television show I've ever heard, I have hope that Handler will at least broadly approve of the finished product. It's nice to hear Handler's own thoughts on this. It seems to correspond pretty well with what we've discussed already when we had that discussion of the subject a while back. It does, doesn't it? I'm glad to hear his mention of Sir and Charles by name without them having been mentioned explicitly in the question. EDIT: Oh, and of course, thanks Bee for organising this, and anyone else who helped. And though he won't read this, I will reiterate that it is very generous of Handler to agree to answer our questions. |
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Post by matthewmemories on Jul 1, 2016 11:45:13 GMT -5
What abot "Stands Theodora Markson"? Oh, and thanks gliquey for uploading it so quickly to the Facebook fanpage! You're great! |
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Post by Violent BUN Fortuna on Jul 1, 2016 11:59:40 GMT -5
His responses were wonderful! I thoroughly enjoyed reading them. I thought it was very clear he really enjoyed responding, too, so that was nice. My most immediate reactions: 1) MR. SNICKET'S STORY IS NOT YET DONE BEING CHRONICLED. I know he's hinted at this before, but I get a fresh wave of excitement every time he does so again. 2) I loved his response to the LGBTQ+ question, especially his mentioning of Sir and Charles and what he said about the Henchperson of Indedeterminate Gender; he seems very aware and thoughtful about this topic (just as one would expect from reading his books/interviews), and I always thought the Baudelaires were afraid of the HoIG because they were violent & evil, so it was nice to see him say that while also graciously conceding that some people might have seen it differently. 3) Well now I have to scour ATWQ to try and figure out S. Theodora Markson's first name. Exciting! |
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Post by Violent BUN Fortuna on Jul 1, 2016 12:05:45 GMT -5
Also, did we know about a 'new forthcoming YA novel'? Either way, ruffled feathers often make for interesting scenarios, so that's good.
Yes, he has mentioned such a book in a few interviews -- he said it was making his publishers nervous, too, so it's sure to be interesting. |
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Post by lorelai on Jul 1, 2016 12:27:02 GMT -5
His answers were wonderful!!!! I'm not even disappointed that my question didn't get answered, since it may be addressed in another Snicket story (more Snicket stories, yay!!!).
I'll be telling some friends about the LGBTQ and writing answers, since the thoughtfulness in them was great!!
As someone who's been saying that Beatrice and Lemony's relationship took place after ATWQ, confirmation of that suspicion was very satisfying. And we may have to open the "What Does The S Stand For?" thread again as we all rush to por over ATWQ.
Those are just my first impressions, I'm sure I'll have more on subsequent rereads.
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Post by Eponine on Jul 1, 2016 12:30:17 GMT -5
This made my day! And he responded so quickly, I'm happy! :D
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Post by Hermes on Jul 1, 2016 13:11:19 GMT -5
Well, what a lot of interesting information!
What the S. stands for: If it is there in the text - which I don't think he has ever said before - I really think it has to be 'Solitude'. 'Sunny', I fear will have to be abandoned, like Olaf as S's previous apprentice, highly plausible theories though they both were. It was, in any case, rather linked with the thought that Theodora would die, which fortunately she did not.
Olaf: This seems to confirm that he was a villain from his youth up, which fits TBL, where he is writing obscene anagrams even at a time while his family is clearly in good standing with VFD. Which does indeed make his connection with Kit puzzling.
Ellington and VFD: Well, yes, VFD was clearly much more widespread and active in L's youth, but still it was secret (since Kit was four). So there is still something of a mystery. Though even in the Baudelaires' time it looks as if you could find it if you looked in the right direction - after all, the Quagmires discovered it in published sources.
'Schooldays': This seems to confirm that LS to BB #2 comes after ATWQ, which is a more comfortable conclusion all round, both because of the tone of that letter (which I have just reread, and I don't think there's any doubt they are sweethearts in it), and because of Ellington. I would have thought, though, that the code class as described in that letter is an example of the formal kind of education for which 'schooldays' is appropriate, so I'm still a bit puzzled. Perhaps we should say that volunteers, since they don't typically attend college/university as we know it, think of primary school more as we think of high school, and high school as we think of college.
Quite honestly I do find his answer to my other question rather odd. I will have to think a bit more about that.
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Post by Obscure Orestes on Jul 1, 2016 13:21:18 GMT -5
Is S. for Susan?
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Post by Catmet on Jul 1, 2016 14:13:04 GMT -5
What the S. stands for: If it is there in the text - which I don't think he has ever said before - I really think it has to be 'Solitude'. 'Sunny', I fear will have to be abandoned, like Olaf as S's previous apprentice, highly plausible theories though they both were. It was, in any case, rather linked with the thought that Theodora would die, which fortunately she did not. Just because it's in the text, though, it's not necessarily in one of the "What does the S stand for?" gags. It's not even specified which text, for that matter - for all we know, he could be referring to the word 'Sunny' in ASoUE, though that's obviously stretching it a bit. The wording makes it sound like there's a clue of some kind in the books about what her name is. Perhaps a clue dropped by another character who's in the know - the obvious candidate would be Qwerty, who we already know is a member of her organisation, and in the habit of sharing clues, but I could also imagine Ellington or Armstrong coming across the name as a piece of random information while dealing with VFD. |
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Post by lorelai on Jul 1, 2016 14:24:10 GMT -5
Well, what a lot of interesting information! What the S. stands for: If it is there in the text - which I don't think he has ever said before - I really think it has to be 'Solitude'. 'Sunny', I fear will have to be abandoned, like Olaf as S's previous apprentice, highly plausible theories though they both were. It was, in any case, rather linked with the thought that Theodora would die, which fortunately she did not. Olaf: This seems to confirm that he was a villain from his youth up, which fits TBL, where he is writing obscene anagrams even at a time while his family is clearly in good standing with VFD. Which does indeed make his connection with Kit puzzling. Ellington and VFD: Well, yes, VFD was clearly much more widespread and active in L's youth, but still it was secret (since Kit was four). So there is still something of a mystery. Though even in the Baudelaires' time it looks as if you could find it if you looked in the right direction - after all, the Quagmires discovered it in published sources. 'Schooldays': This seems to confirm that LS to BB #2 comes after ATWQ, which is a more comfortable conclusion all round, both because of the tone of that letter (which I have just reread, and I don't think there's any doubt they are sweethearts in it), and because of Ellington. I would have thought, though, that the code class as described in that letter is an example of the formal kind of education for which 'schooldays' is appropriate, so I'm still a bit puzzled. Perhaps we should say that volunteers, since they don't typically attend college/university as we know it, think of primary school more as we think of high school, and high school as we think of college. Quite honestly I do find his answer to my other question rather odd. I will have to think a bit more about that. Re Olaf, I would say had villainous leanings in his youth rather than putting him firmly in a villain slot; writing obscene anagrams doesn't automaticly equate with kidnap and arson. As for he and Kit, many people will cling to the idea that villainous, which I think Olaf leaned toward more and more as he got older, is merely "wild" and enjoy being with someone who will do the things that go against their own personal--or taught-- codes of conduct. I think the schooldays analogy/simile is accurate partly BECAUSE of the code class. There's clearly no traditional instruction there, meaning if you want to get anything out of it you have to put in the work and find the value in it, like with the freeform atmosphere of college. Even Beatrice's theatrics class involves putting yourself out there and being open to new experiences/risks, which is something we tend to associate with college. |
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