I was called Mike's type the shining light in kindergarten and first grade. My dreamscape pretty much is post-apocalyptic future that's got a lot of water. Everything's held together by scotch tape and staples, but it's not terrifying. It's actually quite welcoming. But how did I get into that now, Debbie? You might have to remind me why we're going in different directions. And I'm drinking my first cup of tea in a month. I haven't had caffeine in over a month. So I'm going very slow with the caffeine here.
Michael Stipe joins to talk about his remarkable life, photography practice, and career as the lead singer and lyricist for the band R.E.M.