The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker Rachel Kushner Reads “A King Alone”
Jul 4, 2022
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Meeting At The Railroad Crossing
- George picks up a disabled man at a railroad crossing who lost a leg trying to catch a train to happy hour.
- The man tells a practiced tale of the accident, tourniquet, lawyer, and ex-wife while they ride to River Bar.
Visit To Jenny In West Asheville
- George remembers visiting his daughter Jenny in West Asheville and their shared taste and routines.
- They removed a controversial lawn jockey together and kept the statue in George's trunk until he sold it to a musician.
Simplicity Lets Performers Shine
- George reflects that songwriting must leave space for singers to bring genius into a simple framework.
- He cites that a good songwriter creates setup and possibility rather than crowding a song with detail.