Ed Greenwood, Patron Saint of RPGs - Part 3: Librarian Writ Large
So... Um... why does the creator of the Forgotten Realms still work at a Library??
Let’s find out. And along the way, we talk about the D&D movie, success and prioritization ? What does it mean to be a decent human being? The benefits of creativity, and the importance of living our lives – and writing our stories.
We pick up where we left off – with Ed musing, matter-of-fact, on how many more novels he can write before he dies...
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0:00 Intro
1:25 Which novels do I write in the slots I have left
10:45 Ed's Most Important Advice on Life
14:24 On music and singing
17:19 Answering the phone - Dad - it's for you...
21:59 No lack of questions - talking about anything
38:20 Something to be said for slowing things down...
41:01 Mention: David Bowie in Labryinth
41:28 Who do I want to become?
45:08 On retirement and working as a librarian
47:55 On writing and getting our stories out
54:49 Dad had a way
59:18 Thank you, and again, and let's do this again!...
1:00:53 Outtro
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A Role to Play is an
Production
Make a wish. Dream it true.
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Which novels do I write in the slots I have left
02:39 - Mention: Tommy and Devin
03:00 - Filming the Imaria Kickstarter Promotion
04:41 - Mention: Luke Gygax
04:42 - Mention: Keith Baker
04:48 - Mention: Elisa Teague
07:27 - Mention: Mandy Patinkin (Inigo Montoya)
07:45 - Mention Ward Cornell
07:46 - Mention:Terry Pratchett, Hogfather
10:15 - Mention: Imelda Closet
10:45 - Ed's Most Important Advice on Life
14:02 - Mention: Anne Murray
14:24 - On music and singing
15:32 - Mention: Paul Robeson
16:08 - Volo's Guide (the originals - check the insert!)
16:23 - Mention: Karen (Boomgarden, S. Martin) Conlin
17:04 - Mention: Monty Python Terry Jones
17:19 - Answering the phone - Dad - it's for you...
20:30 - Mention: Bonzo Dog Duda Band
21:59 - No lack of questions - talking about anything
24:57 - Ed's thoughts on the D&D movie
25:21 - Mention: Ed's Realmslore YouTube on the D&D Movie
34:34 - Mention: Netheril
36:24 - Mention: Zhentarim
38:01 - Mention: DVD (What's that?)
38:20 - Something to be said for slowing things down...
41:01 - Mention: David Bowie in Labryinth
41:28 - Who do I want to become?
45:08 - On retirement and working as a librarian
47:55 - On writing and getting our stories out
53:39 - Mention: Ivan Papotek - Realmslore YouTubes
54:49 - Dad had a way
56:31 - Adam does a great Ed Greenwood Impression
59:18 - Thank you, and again, and let's do this again!...
01:00:53 - Outtro
01:01:39 - Sab - thanks for the Coffee(s) - I'm framing this!!
Ed Greenwood
Patron Saint of RPGs/ Creator of the Forgotten Realms/ Arch Wizard / Writer / Storyteller / Librarian / Generally Nice Guy
Creator of the Forgotten Realms® and a myriad of other worlds, universes, and shared settings. Avid tea-drinker and swashbuckler. He/him, accepting of all.
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