The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe 419: Quentin Schultze & NEW STORY—The Story of His Life
Dec 17, 2024
Quentin Schultze, an expert on storytelling and author of 'You'll Shoot Your Eye Out,' dives into the magic of narratives, especially focusing on Gene Shepard's influence on 'A Christmas Story.' He shares personal anecdotes about his DJ days and the challenges of balancing creativity in broadcasting. The discussion also explores the symbolism of the iconic leg lamp and the emotional intricacies of childhood bullying, drawing parallels to larger societal themes. Nostalgia and its role in storytelling are vividly examined, bridging past and present.
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A Christmas Story Origin
- "A Christmas Story" started as a Playboy article, "Duel in the Snow," by Jean Shepard.
- Shepard, a disc jockey, read it on-air, and it became a yearly tradition, eventually adapted into the beloved film.
Storytelling Feedback
- Quentin Schultze sent Mike Rowe's story to a storytelling expert for feedback.
- The expert, Miss Shields, gave the story a C- and advised Rowe to practice penmanship.
Learning from Shepard
- Quentin Schultze, a professor, contacted Jean Shepard to learn storytelling.
- They co-taught a course and discussed the stories that inspired "A Christmas Story."
