This is my life too! You never get to see this type of conversation on network television! My respect for Paul Giamatti has increased a thousandfold! (I already knew Colbert was cool!)
When I was little, my dad always had a stack of books (mostly sci-fi & mysteries) he was working his way through and took me with him to the library once a week. It became a lifelong habit -- I love libraries & I always have a bunch of books I'm working on. So great to hear these two nerds talking about my no. 1 vice.
Just last Saturday my wife, daughter and I went to pick up our son after his freshman year of college, and we stopped in Silva, NC for lunch, then went for a walk and stopped in a used book shop. I immediately found the sci-fi/fantasy section, which was in a little alcove that, had it had a heavy curtain across the entry, could have been the porno section of an '80s mom & pop video rental place. I scanned the shelves until I found a treasure - a 1978 copy of 'The Best of Murray Leinster', whom I've loved since I read his funny, and amazingly prescient 1946 short story 'A Logic Named Joe', in which he predicted the personal computer, complete with keyboard interface and monitor, and the internet. I could watch these two geek out over sci-fi all day long.
OMG, love it! I too am a lover of sci-fi and fantasy books. My kids think I'm crazy because I like to smell the books. I told them it's like a time machine for me. I close my eyes, take it in, and it takes me back to my childhood. I assured them that I am not the only one that does this. Now I have proof!
When I lived in Portland, Oregon I used to hang out at the best bookstore ever, Powell’s. It was massive and amazing. It was literally a full city block with an equally big storage building next door. I would buy a book and sit at the lunch counter on the street level and read and people watch. It was delightful. If you’ve never been to Powell’s I would highly recommend it as they have huge sections on every subject imaginable!
True story: I ran in to Paul Giamatti at used book store called Iliad in North Hollywood. We were both in the Scfi/ Fantasy section and you could tell he was on the hunt. Saw him a bit later that day and he was chilling on the little couch, reading happily.
Why there aren't thousands of views of Paul Giamatti and Stephen Colbert geeking out on science fiction, I do not understand 😉 ok now I will watch Ryan Gosling on Jimmy Kimmel
I don't think he was showing off. He was excited to find someone who loves to read the same books he does. Who doesn't like to find someone who you have so much in common with.
@@cherylwilkinson3228 To be sure, I love Stephen's intelligence -- and I love having a late night host who has guests from a wide range of subjects. He just has his moments where I lift an eyebrow -- like, he didn't *really* have to rattle off details of Catholic theology right then.
Just two nerds, who are so talented you wouldn't know it about either of them.
This is the very definition of geeking out together. Plus the smell of old books - preferably in a used book store.
Its very nice watching a lifelong friendship blossom before your eyes.
can we talk about how such a gentleman Mr. Giamatti is? what a class act!
This is my life too! You never get to see this type of conversation on network television! My respect for Paul Giamatti has increased a thousandfold! (I already knew Colbert was cool!)
Nothing better than a good book.
When I was little, my dad always had a stack of books (mostly sci-fi & mysteries) he was working his way through and took me with him to the library once a week. It became a lifelong habit -- I love libraries & I always have a bunch of books I'm working on. So great to hear these two nerds talking about my no. 1 vice.
Made me smile to hear all the names of sci-fi authors I read in my youth. Brings back great memories.
Greg Bear, Gene Doucette, Andy Weir, Terry Pratchett, Martha Wells, Ted Kosmatka, Dennis E. Taylor, Becky Chambers,
Just last Saturday my wife, daughter and I went to pick up our son after his freshman year of college, and we stopped in Silva, NC for lunch, then went for a walk and stopped in a used book shop. I immediately found the sci-fi/fantasy section, which was in a little alcove that, had it had a heavy curtain across the entry, could have been the porno section of an '80s mom & pop video rental place. I scanned the shelves until I found a treasure - a 1978 copy of 'The Best of Murray Leinster', whom I've loved since I read his funny, and amazingly prescient 1946 short story 'A Logic Named Joe', in which he predicted the personal computer, complete with keyboard interface and monitor, and the internet. I could watch these two geek out over sci-fi all day long.
Great men read!
These two could talk about dirt, and it would still be so lovely to watch them interact. Love this.
That was so delightful
OMG, love it! I too am a lover of sci-fi and fantasy books. My kids think I'm crazy because I like to smell the books. I told them it's like a time machine for me. I close my eyes, take it in, and it takes me back to my childhood. I assured them that I am not the only one that does this. Now I have proof!
When I lived in Portland, Oregon I used to hang out at the best bookstore ever, Powell’s. It was massive and amazing. It was literally a full city block with an equally big storage building next door.
I would buy a book and sit at the lunch counter on the street level and read and people watch. It was delightful. If you’ve never been to Powell’s I would highly recommend it as they have huge sections on every subject imaginable!
One of my favorite places on earth. I wish we had an equivalent here where I am!!
Nerds after my own heart!
True story: I ran in to Paul Giamatti at used book store called Iliad in North Hollywood. We were both in the Scfi/ Fantasy section and you could tell he was on the hunt. Saw him a bit later that day and he was chilling on the little couch, reading happily.
Giamatti’s giddy laugh after receiving the books.
Love these two nerds❤️
this very much like it is when you find someone else that enjoys something that so few other people you meet are into.
Please get Paul to do the Colbert Questionnaire
Yes!!
@@AntoinetteSarpong seconded
❤
My reading list just grew by dozens of books
Dozens
So cool!
Book lovers! Gotta love it.
I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream
Don't forget Octavia E. Butler, dudes.
I would also recommend Nalo Hopkinson.
This was better than the show
Zenna Henderson, fellas?
Sci-Fi nerds are so very obsessive it's fun to watch.
Those books looked short....i bet Paul read them both that night. Lol
Wow! Validation.
In n Out in Salt Lake City is NOT the same.
#booksarebetterthanmovies #usedbooksarebetterthannewbooks
Why there aren't thousands of views of Paul Giamatti and Stephen Colbert geeking out on science fiction, I do not understand 😉 ok now I will watch Ryan Gosling on Jimmy Kimmel
Everyone is addicted to 'celebrity talk'
Two sci fi nerds swapping books. My heart ❤️ 😂
this guy just plays himself all the time
I'd bet neither has read a book by Thomas Sowell.
Let’s hope not
@@jazzfan7491 I know. People like you and them hate the truth. It hurts those few brain cells you have.
Stephen loves showing off. We already know you’re really smart, dude.
I don't think he was showing off. He was excited to find someone who loves to read the same books he does. Who doesn't like to find someone who you have so much in common with.
@@cherylwilkinson3228 To be sure, I love Stephen's intelligence -- and I love having a late night host who has guests from a wide range of subjects. He just has his moments where I lift an eyebrow -- like, he didn't *really* have to rattle off details of Catholic theology right then.
Beard without moustache...a bad look since before Abraham Lincoln.