Fan Mail Stuff
So, I've just really gotten into Chuck's work. I absolutely love it, I just finished 'Choke' and 'Invisible Monsters' in the last month. I also have ordered 'Rant' to be shipped to me. Here's the thing though, I want to send him some fan mail. Maybe just say 'Hey, I love your stuff' and tell him about how his work has influenced me and changed my outlook on reading in general... Just I guess stuff I think he'd like to hear. But when I checked, 'the cult' said that I couldn't send him fan mail... So that kinda angers me, because I just want to tell Chuck how much I appreciate his stuff and I can't. I've written other authors before and it hasn't been a problem. I dunno, I guess I just wish I could tell Chuck how great I think his stuff is, and I can't...
Post comments and your opinions on this here.
oh. hmm. thanks. and no, if I were really named after 'Tyler Durden' i would be 12 years old at best. no 12 year old should be reading 'Fight Club'. second, who would name their child after Tyler Durden, he was a sociopath?! third, durdenalexander is a SCREEN name based on Tyler Durden and Brandy Alexander my two favorite characters written by Chuck.
and thanks! its good to be a member.
Sociopath - a person, as a psychopathic personality, whose behavior is antisocial and who lacks a sense of moral responsibility or social conscience.
Tyler Durden was not a sociopath. Although he was not afraid to use tactics some may consider sociopathic, they were not used out of a lack of morality.
Anyways, you may be surprised to learn how many people share your desire to connect with The Palahniuk, and that window is an amazing benefit to his fans when it is open. He is the among the most generous and open public figures you may ever interact with. He just can't be that way all the time, otherwise he'd be unemployed. Don't worry, you'll get your chance. Also, stay updated on when he's touring via this site, you can meet him in person if you like. He's not a hard person to communicate with, he's just not always 100% accesible.
"They sold you hippies grunge, hip hop, now liberty activism."
My sarcasm was lost.... Morey was right I cant do sarcasm.
ok, ok, maybe sociopath was a little strong... i still love tyler durden don't get me wrong, i just wouldn't name my kid after him.
on a more important note, thanks i feel a little better knowing that information. especially with the upcoming tour for 'snuff' i might have a shot... anwyay thanks!
and yeah, im sorry but your sarcasm was lost.
ok, ok, maybe sociopath was a little strong... i still love tyler durden don't get me wrong, i just wouldn't name my kid after him.
on a more important note, thanks i feel a little better knowing that information. especially with the upcoming tour for 'snuff' i might have a shot... anwyay thanks!
and yeah, im sorry but your sarcasm was lost.
How can a 12 year old have a kid?
I got it, Derek. But I know you.
Maybe it takes a little time before you can get your sarcasm to come across properly. You can't just spring it on people that don't know you.
Good coffee is like drinking Rock and Roll.
I think he likes me!
I think everyohne else got the sarcasm. as Derek would say, Fair play to you, Derek.
alright, alright, i'm officially sorry derek. i had a headache all day today, so i was kind of grumpy. so yes im sorry, and thank you for answering my question. we cool?
I was twelve when I read fight club. Ok, not twelve. but close!
Brentinlouis Wrote: What was that rule about being intentionally annoying?
How avante garde Levi! I think I was about 15 when I read it.
And Durden Alexander, just by being a member of this site, you're showing the man that you appreciate his work.
ya, i was probably 15 too. I just wanted to say twelve.
Brentinlouis Wrote: What was that rule about being intentionally annoying?
i love the phrase avante garde. Ludwig, what does it mean?
Brentinlouis Wrote: What was that rule about being intentionally annoying?
It's like an artistic overhaul of that which has come before, taking something in a totally new direction and pushing the boundaries of what was previously accepted as the pinnacle. That may be a bit of an overstatement for what the classical def is, but that's what I always thought it to mean, its something along those lines.
"They sold you hippies grunge, hip hop, now liberty activism."
ya good thoughts. I knew it was like, crazy completely unpractical fashion and art, but you were a lot more eloquent. I'd like for the French Ludwig or anyone else that speaks frnxh to say what the literal translation is.
Brentinlouis Wrote: What was that rule about being intentionally annoying?
progressive would be another good way to explain it. I meant French up there.
Brentinlouis Wrote: What was that rule about being intentionally annoying?
alright, alright, i'm officially sorry derek. i had a headache all day today, so i was kind of grumpy. so yes im sorry, and thank you for answering my question. we cool?
Thats cool I was just joking with you. Stickaround, there are tonnes of great threads to read. Get involved and you will enjoy it, the water isnt that cold...
I think he likes me!
oh, jesus.. about this point i started weezing uncontrollably hahaha
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play hard, like it's work to be done.
Avant-garde is first of all a military term, it simply means vanguard (which I suppose is derived from it). The vanguard are the soldiers who march in front of the army, and their job is to explore and secure a new territory.
The avant-garde of an artistic movement is the small group of people who initiate a new style, before anyone knows about it and it becomes mainstream.
Every couple of years Chuck replies to all his fanmail sent in during a designated period. The last window was about a year and a half ago so yo are out of luck. The first place to hear about it would be at The Cult so stickaround.
BTW Welcome to the Cult, did your parents call you Durden Alexander after Tyler Durden?