Channeling Creativity

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November 22, 2009

Lynda Barry rules the pages of the alternative press as the Queen of Comics. Her new book is about liberating the creative process. Barry believes that deep down we're all artists, if we could just get out of our own way. In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge we'll talk about channeling creativity, whether we play the piano, plan advertising campaigns, or keep a journal. And we'll visit with a rock n' roll muse.

Lynda Barry on "What It is"

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Part memoir, part comic and part activity book, "What It is" reflects Lynda Barry's belief that everyone is an artist and has stories to tell.

James Othmer on "Adland"

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James Othmer was the creative director of advertising behemoth Young & Rubicam. He tells tales of that life in his book, "Adland."

Pattie Boyd on "Wonderful Tonight"

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Pattie Boyd was a young model in London when she met and married George Harrison. Eric Clapton courted her while she was still married to Harrison, and both of them wrote songs for her.

Geoffrey Colvin on Genius

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Geoffrey Colvin says that great performance is within the grasp of anyone who's willing to put in the right kind of practice.

Extras

Background Music:

  • Heavenly Earth Dance
  • Take the 'A' Train
  • Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 1 in C K. 279, 3rd Mvt
Show Details 📻
Airdates
November 22, 2009
September 19, 2010
Guests: 

Lynda Barry

Artist and Professor
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James Othmer

Author
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Pattie Boyd

Model and Photographer
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Geoffrey Colvin

Author
geoffcolvin.com
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Art
Last modified: 
February 28, 2023