tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post6080965637934618599..comments2023-10-31T04:53:09.902-04:00Comments on Cold Lake Cathy: John Wiswell - The Bathroom InterviewCathy Olliffe-Websterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12729578896443750402noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-85824219468281283182010-06-22T12:20:52.152-04:002010-06-22T12:20:52.152-04:00Cathy, thank you for your wisdom. You have chosen ...Cathy, thank you for your wisdom. You have chosen some very talented people to work with. I've been watching John's work for a while now. He is fab. Oh, John, love the photo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-66693718411686892252010-06-18T23:17:11.430-04:002010-06-18T23:17:11.430-04:00Why did I wait so long to read this? Busy week, n...Why did I wait so long to read this? Busy week, no excuse. Especially now that I've been reminded how there are no excuses. John is as inspirational as he is witty and insightful. I first came across his name at six sentences, got to know his editing style through a side project and have been a fan ever since.<br /><br />John, you should be writing a book, but I would miss your presence at #fridayflash.<br /><br />Cathy, these interviews have been terrific. As others have said, you've created a new genre. I am so glad I've figuratively met you!pegjethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15255191759031800811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-6384669426088185062010-06-15T11:21:28.053-04:002010-06-15T11:21:28.053-04:00The story of how The Bathroom Monologues came to b...The story of how The Bathroom Monologues came to be sounds like an argument against a college education in creative writing - I mean, when you have to look for an antidote to the stifling of creativity... And thanks for reminding us about a little of our history. People forget these things.Mark Kerstetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307987573435067415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-29216791185001423832010-06-13T23:35:49.323-04:002010-06-13T23:35:49.323-04:00I'm a new-comer to the community, but I've...I'm a new-comer to the community, but I've enjoyed John's posts. His creativity and witty humor keep me coming back for more. Thanks for sharing the fabulous interview. Hey John, how are the hydrangeas? :)Danielle La Pagliahttp://daniellelapaglia.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-67415127991287391102010-06-13T20:31:15.344-04:002010-06-13T20:31:15.344-04:00Welty and Wiswell, how lucky am I to be here right...Welty and Wiswell, how lucky am I to be here right now?Lou Freshwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08849342766852653969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-55702377471018928002010-06-13T02:12:47.073-04:002010-06-13T02:12:47.073-04:00I respect and admire John so so much... You know t...I respect and admire John so so much... You know that feeling?? You know ... That feeling that we writers sometimes get when reading another scribe??? Kinda like, "This fucking guy is so smart... Why am I even bothering throwing my hat into the ring." <br /><br />THAT's how I feel about Wiswell. If someone deserves a collected volume -- it's this dude.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11413377601369107260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-25897183934038538952010-06-13T00:43:16.024-04:002010-06-13T00:43:16.024-04:00Man, you two make quite a pair. Not sure which of ...Man, you two make quite a pair. Not sure which of you is wackier - and I say that with great fondness. I love the sense of humor both of you share, and am so glad you liven things up for me each week. Great interview, Cathy. While John's monologues are often quite funny, they also always speak to a greater truth and have depth of meaning. Thanks, to both of you.<br />~jonJ. M. Strotherhttp://www.jmstrother.com/MadUtopia/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-84718525011146808942010-06-12T22:20:29.748-04:002010-06-12T22:20:29.748-04:00I adore John -- and his writing. (But you know I&#...I adore John -- and his writing. (But you know I'm a fanm right John?) Incredible, quirky sense of humor, one I admire and sure wish I could emulate. And I totally agree with you on Eudora Welty -- her shorts are fabulous.<br /><br />Great interview, Cathy. You nail the essence of every one of your subjects perfectly. Peace...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110078016784294934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-48488483394452502862010-06-12T19:10:15.355-04:002010-06-12T19:10:15.355-04:00A most revealing interview of John. I had no idea ...A most revealing interview of John. I had no idea about the toilet fetish! That was inspired bit of steampunk vs the Wild West. I could visualize Bunyan 'eating breakfast for three days before going out to work.' That was what you do best John...zany and hilarious!Alan W. Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17067022519729701245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-15065795916545669992010-06-12T18:03:49.349-04:002010-06-12T18:03:49.349-04:00First off why are drapes not drawn in John's b...First off why are drapes not drawn in John's bathroom. Is he putting his wares on display? Secondly, where did he get the bear suit and why isn't he wearing the head that goes with it?<br /><br />Seriously, John has the most biting wit, dry and sardonic sense of humor going. to keep such a positive outlook when most mortal men would be whining and complaining is nothing short of inspirational. Cathy you've succeeded in bringing out the beast, ah, the BEST in John. Thanks for having this big galoot, what is a galoot anyway?? on your show. An hombre among hombre John esta me hermana or something like that.Michael Solenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01120045114297450520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-21945757413739532532010-06-12T14:52:09.411-04:002010-06-12T14:52:09.411-04:00I love these, Cathy. They are so much fun. John is...I love these, Cathy. They are so much fun. John is a great guy, and a brilliant writer.<br /><br />Great interview!<br />~2Tomara Armstronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17185889402088565686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-8475410657803654532010-06-12T14:42:21.081-04:002010-06-12T14:42:21.081-04:00I love John's honesty on my work, his consider...I love John's honesty on my work, his consideration for others, and his beautiful stories and sense of humor. He is a sweetheart. This was a delightful interview Cathy!Carrie Clevengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05093923008179106837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-39751530438801973692010-06-12T14:12:53.334-04:002010-06-12T14:12:53.334-04:00John is one of those writers I've found on fri...John is one of those writers I've found on fridayflash that I admire for not only the volume of stories that come from his brain, but their insight and honesty. And now I have another reason to admire him--his lovely bathroom! Ha, just kidding. I admire him now for his drive to write, even through illness. Though, I have a feeling nothing could stop him. :-)<br />Another great interview, Cathy!!!!shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063218369150683990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-15149135921306654592010-06-12T13:14:26.952-04:002010-06-12T13:14:26.952-04:00Another great addition to American week Cathy. I&#...Another great addition to American week Cathy. I'm starting to wish I was American...almost. :D<br /><br />John's bathroom monologues are always a treat. He has such easy wit I'm often left shaking my head at how his ideas are pieced together. Always clever and entertaining.Lauritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688820247531607677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-53372802195922038962010-06-12T11:50:18.046-04:002010-06-12T11:50:18.046-04:00Ha, I just love it. Poor Cathy having to water the...Ha, I just love it. Poor Cathy having to water the hydrangeas. I can see the whole thing. And John, that's some dedication you have. I respect you even more now.<br /><br />Your story here is worthy of Twain. See, I knew we had a good reason for that phrase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8260274117021957060.post-90958271126336951132010-06-12T11:09:10.169-04:002010-06-12T11:09:10.169-04:00I first admired Jon's work on Six Sentences an...I first admired Jon's work on Six Sentences and have been glad to see him recovering his health and posting more frequently. He's got talent and personality. I hope he goes as far as he wants to. Nice interview. You've got a knack for this, Cathy.Pamila Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398900249578356483noreply@blogger.com