I am so so here for this real deep-dive of an interview on Substack - thank you! Every question (and answer!) here is incredibly insightful - especially the MJ/Kanye unpicking, but I have to say, asking “What does that kind of intense parasocial relationship feel like?” was really brilliant… something I didn’t realise I’ve been longing for a person to ask another person! It’s a thumbs up from me x
Ahh Laura Jane, so pleased to hear it hit the spot. Vanessa comparing that level of fandom to a crush you think about 24/7, I was like, aha! I get it now!
Ahhh thank you! I love doing live interviews, but the challenge is always how to get them to a wider audience. I am going to try and write more of them up (partic the non-fiction) from now on
Pandora I love love your work and this was a great interview. I do have a plea 🥺 I know you don’t want to encourage us to shop but you find such beautiful incredible things I have never heard of anywhere else! Would you consider throwing in things to buy occasionally if you see things you love? Please 💜
I mean this is coming from someone who finds a way to read every single book you ever mention and buy a lot of the items too, but I just love your taste
hahaha I do hear this a bit. I really want to keep this letter a culture space, not a shopping space - there are now so many substacks, that I want my USP here to be super clear! - BUT I will try and chuck in something occasionally, yes. because you can't take the magpie out of me
what a kind thing to say - thank you. i interview people weekly and trust me when i say i also ask some very turdulous ones too [not a word, should be a word]
I’m a teacher. ‘Turdulous’ may now enter my vocabulary.
This was such a thoughtful and thought-provoking piece that touched on so many things (the bit about hyperbole articulated a thought I’ve had for a good while). I will be checking out her poetry and ordering this book!
I am so so here for this real deep-dive of an interview on Substack - thank you! Every question (and answer!) here is incredibly insightful - especially the MJ/Kanye unpicking, but I have to say, asking “What does that kind of intense parasocial relationship feel like?” was really brilliant… something I didn’t realise I’ve been longing for a person to ask another person! It’s a thumbs up from me x
Ahh Laura Jane, so pleased to hear it hit the spot. Vanessa comparing that level of fandom to a crush you think about 24/7, I was like, aha! I get it now!
She’s a really eloquent thinker - thrilled to have been introduced to her work
Totally lit up my brain, I loved the questions – an important part of getting a great interview. Vanessa was so thought-provoking. Thanks Pandora :)
Love this Pandora- such thoughtful and considered questions & such fascinating answers too!
Brilliant conversation. Felt like a particularly fantastic High Low author special (still haven't found any audio that fills that void). Thank you!
Ahhh thank you! I love doing live interviews, but the challenge is always how to get them to a wider audience. I am going to try and write more of them up (partic the non-fiction) from now on
Pandora I love love your work and this was a great interview. I do have a plea 🥺 I know you don’t want to encourage us to shop but you find such beautiful incredible things I have never heard of anywhere else! Would you consider throwing in things to buy occasionally if you see things you love? Please 💜
I mean this is coming from someone who finds a way to read every single book you ever mention and buy a lot of the items too, but I just love your taste
hahaha I do hear this a bit. I really want to keep this letter a culture space, not a shopping space - there are now so many substacks, that I want my USP here to be super clear! - BUT I will try and chuck in something occasionally, yes. because you can't take the magpie out of me
This was such a thoughtful, fascinating interview. You really have an incredible knack for asking considered questions. Thank you for sharing!
what a kind thing to say - thank you. i interview people weekly and trust me when i say i also ask some very turdulous ones too [not a word, should be a word]
I’m a teacher. ‘Turdulous’ may now enter my vocabulary.
This was such a thoughtful and thought-provoking piece that touched on so many things (the bit about hyperbole articulated a thought I’ve had for a good while). I will be checking out her poetry and ordering this book!
Really interesting interview! Added the book to my wishlist.
Excellent. Loved listening to both of you.
OOH this was a good read. Thankyou so much to both Vanessa Kisuule and Pandora.
Fascinating interview - thank you both.
Very thought provoking, a great breakfast read, it’s set me up for the day. Thank you
This is so fascinating, thank you both for sharing your thoughts on this