Larry says he never really saw himself as a journalist. He was always writing it, in a way, as a novelist. And that's why these little stories i'm writing are so much fun because like a mighty rar novel. So if you pup that part in this interview, whandi, get out there. Sasha wody ngs, give me a call. This has been oesome. You've probably got to go out and get some sunshine, sit in the chair, if there is any there at the moment, and read, read a book. Until next week on The Meteoric Land Potcest.
Larry Grobel is a writer and interviewer who has interviewed every big name in Hollywood from Robert de Niro to Nicole Kidman, Al Pacino to Angelina Jolie. In this episode we discuss:- The art of a great interview informed by Larry’ work with the world’s biggest stars- Techniques for building rapport fast to make people feel comfortable and open up - Larry’s principles for great storytelling that he’s used in his writing & interviewing
We also talk about Larry’s 10 days on Marlon Brando’s private island, his close 30 year friendship with Al Pacino and his controversial interview with former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight.