Question You Would Ask Stephen King

[frik51]

I know you're living in a socialist state so that's what you're supposed to say

The Netherlands a socialist state?
I guess Rush Limbaugh would agree - I don't.
Regardless, not reading King any longer because he named his son after some Swedish socialist (which he didn't) ....come on.
This reminds me of another American icon, Barbra Streisand.
I love her voice, her music, but I'm always amazed at the strong negative (American) reactions she receives - many people refusing to buy her CDs, or watch her movies, just because of her political point(s) of view.

I just don't get that.

sk

[RJHubbard53]

Yeah, king is still a lefty politically. I certainly don't agree with his viewed but I still like and enjoy his work. My god, if I boycotted each person with whom I disagree, I would save a lot of money!

[frik51]

And yes, King did call his son Joe Hill...sort of..... Joe(seph) Hill(strom) King.
No link to this other guy, obviously.
(but does anyone really care?)

I think I was wrong.
It seems King did name his son after this Swedish guy.

Oh well, why not?

sk

[Slee1978]

I try not to think about his politics while enjoying his books.

[C.W. LaSart]

I try not to think about his politics while enjoying his books.

It is getting hard to do-I am starting to notice more propaganda thinly hidden in them, but I love him, I can get over it!

[srboone]

I know what you mean.

I love movies. Good, bad, old, new, foreign, domestic. I can walk a way from a movie theater thinking "that movie sucked", but I love going to see it. But I think of movie stars as children: they should be seen and not heard. I don't care what they think. Just keep making movies.

I look at writers the same way. Just keep writing. Don't bore me with your thoughts on green toilet paper or union busting. If you must, write a non-fiction book about those subjects and maybe I'll read it.

[jester05jk]

Yeah, king is still a lefty politically. I certainly don't agree with his viewed but I still like and enjoy his work. My god, if I boycotted each person with whom I disagree, I would save a lot of money!

Wouldn't we all?

I know what you mean.

I love movies. Good, bad, old, new, foreign, domestic. I can walk a way from a movie theater thinking "that movie sucked", but I love going to see it. But I think of movie stars as children: they should be seen and not heard. I don't care what they think. Just keep making movies.

I look at writers the same way. Just keep writing. Don't bore me with your thoughts on green toilet paper or union busting. If you must, write a non-fiction book about those subjects and maybe I'll read it.

And in that regards, who cares if a famous person got a DUI or caught shoplifting. It isn't news worthy if I did something stupid, why is it when they do. You could be the biggest asshole in the world but if you tell a good tale then I'll keep coming back.

[C.W. LaSart]

I know what you mean.

I love movies. Good, bad, old, new, foreign, domestic. I can walk a way from a movie theater thinking "that movie sucked", but I love going to see it. But I think of movie stars as children: they should be seen and not heard. I don't care what they think. Just keep making movies.

I look at writers the same way. Just keep writing. Don't bore me with your thoughts on green toilet paper or union busting. If you must, write a non-fiction book about those subjects and maybe I'll read it.

Exactly! Just because you're famous doesn't mean your opinion holds more weight! Do what you do.

[frik51]

Exactly! Just because you're famous doesn't mean your opinion holds more weight! Do what you do.

Nor any less.
Why should any ordinary guy be allowed to express his views, and someone famous not?
A writer should keep on writing. Of course, but how can a writer not express who he is in his writing.
His thoughts are his writing.
Like that quote from The Way We Were:

People are their principles.

sk

[srboone]

And in that regards, who cares if a famous person got a DUI or caught shoplifting. It isn't news worthy if I did something stupid, why is it when they do. You could be the biggest asshole in the world but if you tell a good tale then I'll keep coming back.

True enough; but I did care about Keifer Sutherland going to jail on a DUI because it messed with "24".

A writer should keep on writing. Of course, but how can a writer not express who he is in his writing.
His thoughts are his writing.
sk

You're right, of course, frik, but what is offensive to people is the preachiness of some celebrities.

[frik51]

You're right, of course, frik, but what is offensive to people is the preachiness of some celebrities.

Would you feel the same if you agreed with the sentiments expressed?
When does expressing an opinion turn into preachiness?

Streisand added a George W.W. bush skit to her latest 2006/2007 concert tour.
It was not mean, nor offensive (I thought) - she was just poking fun at his politics.
I was there in Las Vegas, and some (Republican) audience members were not pleased: Sing Barbra, sing!
Why? It's her show. if she wants to make a point during her own show, why not? Just because she's a singer she should just shut up and sing?
Like entertainers are not allowed to have -and express- their opinion?

Ehm...we sure have lost track of this thread, haven't we.
Asking King a question...

Now let me think.....Mr. King, what in the world possessed you naming your son after this left-wing Swedish socialist?
Don't you realize this will/has cost you millions of readers??
sk

[RJK1981]

Now let me think.....Mr. King, what in the world possessed you naming your son after this left-wing Swedish socialist?
Don't you realize this will/has cost you millions of readers??sk

sk

I'm curious where you get the millions of readers comment? Before this thread I had no idea his son was named after anyone at all, and now that I do know, well, who gives a damn? I'm not saying I like that he did that, just that I really couldn't care less about it, and no one should really. Maybe if he named his son after a serial killer or someone like Hitler, but why care if he named his son after someone who's politics is different than your own?

As for a question, I really don't know what I'd ask him, maybe for an autograph that I might not get (depends if I'm at a signing event or not really)

[frik51]

I'm curious where you get the millions of readers comment? Before this thread I had no idea his son was named after anyone at all, and now that I do know, well, who gives a damn? I'm not saying I like that he did that, just that I really couldn't care less about it, and no one should really. Maybe if he named his son after a serial killer or someone like Hitler, but why care if he named his son after someone who's politics is different than your own?

Maybe you missed the discussion leading up to this post?
It was very tongue-in-cheek....

sk

[RJK1981]

Yeah, I must have missed (or rather, forgot) that part, lol, sorry

[theenormityofitall]

Having seen King speak a couple of years ago, I can assure you his political and religious views have not changed one bit. Even when discussing his book, he found every chance to bash the conservatives that he could. It was the only downfall to an otherwise perfect evening. I'm not interested in a writer's political views-just tell me a story!

Truly unfortunate. I thought he said in an interview his views had changed since he's grown up. I think it was on 60 Minutes many years ago. And there was some controversy not too long ago about King making comments about the Iraqi war I think it was, and it had something to do with him bashing veterans and people were calling him a traitor on his forum and I remembered thinking "Damn, he really is a traitor". Granted, I can't remember exactly what was said but I know it had to do with veterans and the military. I don't know why leftists have to constantly shout about this and that and not just shut up and write or sing. People go to concerts because they like the music of a particular artist, not to hear preaching. And not to hear hypocrisy either. And my God, if you dare disagree with them, you're called every name in the book. And I thought liberals were so tolerant??? Only tolerant of people who have the same nonsensical views as theirselves.