Tim Blake Nelson always impresses Marc with his acting and, since the last time he was on the show, he’s made more stuff Marc loved, like Old Henry and Nightmare Alley. But now Tim has also impressed Marc as a novelist. His first novel, City of Blows, is in the tradition of classic Hollywood fiction. Tim tells Marc how his own experiences as an actor fed the book’s morality tale and how he found inspiration in the old stories of Hollywood past.Click here to Ask Marc Anything and Marc might answer your question in WTF+ bonus content. Sign up here for WTF+ to get the full show archives and weekly bonus material! https://plus.acast.com/s/wtf-with-marc-maron-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Blake Nelson, a versatile talent known for his roles in 'Lincoln' and 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs', shares his journey from Oklahoma to Hollywood. He discusses his classical education, revealing how it shaped his artistic choices. Tim reflects on directing versus writing plays, and shares insights on the struggles of independent film funding. The conversation touches on his son's debut film and his novel 'City of Blows', inspired by his experiences in the entertainment industry. A fascinating exploration of creativity and storytelling unfolds!