Sunday, October 21, 2007

Me, unexpurgated

Compliments of Felicia Pride of The Back List, at toward the end of a long day at the Capital Bookfest. This is me, unexpurgated. Jeez...the camera indeed adds ten (twenty) pounds. Many of these views presented in the video aren't new; I've used the dessert-dinner metaphor since I was on the old BET News (remember BET had news) BET Tonight with Ed Gordon...

18 comments:

nyc/caribbean ragazza said...

You are not a "hater". Like you said, the key word is balance.

The same thing is going on in the film world. The studios are looking for Tyler Perry type movies. Good for him making $$$ but we are a diverse group of people, let's see some variety.

I wonder how Karen Hunter felt about Terry's email.

Anonymous said...

LAWD LAWD LAWD YOU CAN TALK!!! BUT I AGREE WITH WHAT YOU SAY. I HAVE A PRAYER FOR DELIVERANCE AND I LOVED IT.

Hathor said...

Your voice is totally different than I expected.

Anonymous said...

I agree Hathor. He sounds like he's drunk.

However I agree with much of what you say. I don't see the situation changing unless fans, not artists, demand better art, music, etc.

rikyrah said...

I don't think you're a hater either. I agree with a lot of what you say. All we need is diversity of views of the community.

Anonymous said...

I'm convinced that if you had authored that "Their Eyes Were Watching Smut" piece for the New York Times and used the treat-dessert metaphor the nature of this debate would be much different now. People need to listen to you more!

Pebbles Flintstone said...

Chambers I agree with you too. You are not hating. Just reference the new Tyler Perry movie -- i don't know anyone that calls anybody a "trick". What is that? Love your points and keep talking brother!
P.F.

Anonymous said...

"catdaddy said...

I agree Hathor. He sounds like he's drunk."

I have been around Chris drunk more than several times. He does not sound drunk to me in this video!


Good work, Chris.

plez... said...

nice interview. gives one a good perspective as to the wellspring of your blog... thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Good points Chris! Well done and keep up the good work.

Christopher Chambers said...

Black Forest Booty? Come on, people...

Lola Gets said...

Ok, I couldnt hear a darned thing cause this crappy comp Im on doesnt have sound! But I did think you looked cute.
:)
L

Anonymous said...

Excellent points, Chris.

We are the writers that have to change our own image of ourselves, and then change the world's image of us. I admire the fact that you are making a mark in mystery and comics... areas not traditionally associated with Black characters. We have to stretch and grow as a literary community, and I wholeheartedly agree with the dinner/dessert analogy. Now, if only we could get the same awareness happening with the segment of rap music that denigrates and stereotypes us.

Keep up the good work, cousin.

Anonymous said...

The BET Tonight with "Miss Jones?" You were staring at her breasts, if I recall.

Anonymous said...

oh it , was so nice to see you !!!! your a friend in my head !..

I agree with everything u said , especially about self publishing , so many people are doing it , artists , poets such is Moore black press ( jessica carre moore ), just to name a few .

i saw prayer and deliverance on amazon today , i will cop it .

have a great trip

Chicama Vineyard said...

I loved this interview. I am not an afficiando of African American "popular" fiction but the author conveyed everything I needed to know.

Pebbles Flintstone said...

Chambers I backed you up again...

tchaka owen said...

I have a sudden urge to go out and buy a Twinkie........