A Conversation with Ray Bradbury

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  • Опубліковано 31 гру 2024

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  • @Elin48
    @Elin48 12 років тому +137

    "Imagination should be the center of your life" ~Ray Bradbury

  • @patrickjohn885
    @patrickjohn885 9 років тому +246

    "I went to Mars and I never came back." I love this guy.

    • @Sky-lh4kz
      @Sky-lh4kz 3 роки тому +3

      I have socks that say that.
      must be quoted.

    • @marystout2870
      @marystout2870 3 місяці тому

      Martian Chronicles.I like the book.

  • @someokiedude9549
    @someokiedude9549 5 років тому +191

    Never thought I’d say this. But his giddiness for reading is adorable.
    God bless you, Mr. Bradbury. The world certainly feels darker than it is without you here.

    • @mymanjosquin
      @mymanjosquin 4 роки тому +7

      he had a youthful attitude his entire life.

  • @udbhavseth799
    @udbhavseth799 6 років тому +129

    Just look at how desperately and earnestly he's speaking! "Characters come to me! They speak to me!" How he loves his craft, how he loves... Everything. He truly genuinely loves life.

    • @moneyhearts
      @moneyhearts 3 роки тому

      y’all rlly be taking in anything any known figures say 💀

    • @blackholeentry3489
      @blackholeentry3489 2 роки тому +1

      @@moneyhearts I grew up in the 50's, aided by Ray Bradbury's sci/fy.

  • @christopherbrissini5722
    @christopherbrissini5722 9 місяців тому +4

    Sitting here thousands of miles away, decades later Tears are in my eyes. Tears of hope and happiness and joy.. Thank you and God bless your memory. This is the power of imagination and words..

  • @Esmexie
    @Esmexie 9 років тому +69

    I love his mind . I fell in love with his words . I feel his soul in his books .

  • @QueenOfTheBlueSky
    @QueenOfTheBlueSky 11 років тому +43

    There's a deep message in "do what you love". Too many people keep pretending they're somebody else, fearing they can't be successful as themselves. They underestimate that they won't get real feedback as long as wearing their masks. Nothing more than frustration is reached in such a way. Inspiring words.

    • @moneyhearts
      @moneyhearts 3 роки тому +1

      ayo now we actually have to wear masks

  • @MrJPI
    @MrJPI 12 років тому +36

    To me the fact that Ray never had to EXPLAIN anything in his books, even if science fiction, is the most incredible proof of his ingenuity!

  • @JeremyForest
    @JeremyForest 12 років тому +23

    One of the greatest writers of all time! I enjoyed this video so much. I will definitely support public libraries not only to honor the late Ray Bradbury, but it is a great tool to help people expand their minds through so many worlds. A true benefit in helping and rebuilding a great democracy. R. I. P. - Ray Bradbury

  • @gladysenmarte
    @gladysenmarte 4 роки тому +33

    "I want a close up of the cat now" 💙

  • @GodsArtGallery111
    @GodsArtGallery111 2 роки тому +9

    1:05 “Love is at the center of your life. The things that you do should be the things that you love, and things that you love should be things that you do.” I absolutely love that quote. So true! Mr. Bradbury seemed like a very wise soul. Such beautiful advice. I had to watch this for school but I’m so glad I did. Really warmed my heart! Lots of Love ❤️ Rest In Peace, Mr. Bradbury ❤️

  • @PonchoSTI
    @PonchoSTI 7 років тому +65

    I would love to adopt him as my grandpa...

  • @johnglynhughes4239
    @johnglynhughes4239 11 місяців тому +2

    This video just saved my professional life.
    Thanks Ray!

    • @bobbysands6923
      @bobbysands6923 5 місяців тому

      I think he just saved mine, today.

  • @The_daughter_of_Lilith
    @The_daughter_of_Lilith 7 років тому +15

    I am so deeply moved. I needed to hear this. Bradbury, sir, I miss you deeply.

  • @cherylw1958
    @cherylw1958 12 років тому +8

    His beautiful stories took me away and I soared through worlds of wonder and magic. He captured the timelessness of childhood. Thank you Mr Bradbury

  • @joby613
    @joby613 12 років тому +6

    41 years old, here. R.B. Has been my hero since I read Fahrenheit 451 in my teen years. I've fallen into his realm of fantasy, Golden Apples of The Sun, The Illustrated Man, The Foghorn, The Veldt. He has fueled my fantasy, and my life. A better hero, I could not imagine. Thank you, Ray, for the motivation.

  • @itsyaboigames1997
    @itsyaboigames1997 4 роки тому +414

    Who else is here for school?

  • @shelbyducharme131
    @shelbyducharme131 4 роки тому +15

    it’s the being here for school for me

  • @joehoynik
    @joehoynik 9 років тому +17

    The Fog Horn, one of the most beautiful short stories ever written. I read it often, to remind myself about the unrequited love. Thank you Ray, may you rest in peace

  • @danielgonz33
    @danielgonz33 2 роки тому +3

    Never got I to Fahrenheit 451 when it was required reading for high school. But I read The Martian Chronicles for fun and it became my favorite. Such a huge Influence and a true teacher and student to the craft of writing. I love how he talks about writing, it makes me want to write and he seems so humble. RIP.

  • @MrSmackdab
    @MrSmackdab 8 років тому +40

    he's not a writer, he's a lover

  • @LenHummelChannel
    @LenHummelChannel 11 років тому +3

    These 8 short minutes kind of leave you speechless. he was a very remarkable mind and man. Yes. he was in love with life & the imagination. a poet & a dreamer. an intensely passionate dreamer. ... rest in peace, weary warrior. rest in peace.

  • @parisiansparkle
    @parisiansparkle 4 роки тому +2

    I love this Man. he's been my mentor I am now 46/47. and releasing my first book in Amazon. soon x

  • @udbhavseth799
    @udbhavseth799 6 років тому +2

    The man so loved to LIVE! I wish I could learn how to LIVE from him. Every word of his you read springs out at you with delight and gusto and zest (in his words) with gobsmacking joy that they simply exist! Be grateful that you exist! And how do you show that gratefulness? You LIVE! Love and laugh and observe and cherish, it's all so clear in his books. The only thing above all I took away from Fahrenheit and Dandelion and Martian was that you must TREASURE LIFE and genuinely LIVE IT! Don't just exist, bob along in a trance and forget that you have a whole world around you which lives and breathes in tandem with you- truly, genuinely begin to LIVE.
    I wish I can one day live like Ray Bradbury.

  • @jeffrehm6852
    @jeffrehm6852 3 роки тому +3

    Love his short story "There Will Come Soft Rains." Just another example of the man's genius.

  • @jerryeskridge4798
    @jerryeskridge4798 4 роки тому +2

    So much wisdom Then, Today, Tomorrow thank you , Mr Bradbury...

  • @kalebw3021
    @kalebw3021 7 років тому +9

    I would have loved Ray Bradbury as a grandfather.

  • @kmsorxas
    @kmsorxas 12 років тому +6

    What a wonderful, wonderful man. Rest in peace, sir. My copy of Something Wicked This Way Comes will always continue to inspire my me.

  • @ambermackay921
    @ambermackay921 10 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful soul !

  • @oxogenius1
    @oxogenius1 13 років тому +3

    Wow this man was one of the true masters of the word! Inspiring conversation with a literary genius!!

  • @avival66
    @avival66 4 роки тому +2

    I love Ray Bradbury, every one of his books....and i have the same love and respect for books. Only the ability of reeding can open the doors to knowleg, study and education, a satisfaing and interesting life were one can read and learn all there is aroun us if is neear or very far. Books are like people...some of them teache us...some only tell us anecdots and stories....some gide us and acompaney us playing with imagination and wisdom. But behaind every writhen book, there is a human with the ability or knowlege to write..and reed!

  • @Phorquieu
    @Phorquieu Рік тому

    Gosh! What an excellent film! What a truly wonderful human being!

  • @holyspacemonkey
    @holyspacemonkey 3 роки тому +3

    2:22 “And I looked at the planet Mars, and I said ‘Take me home!’ and the planet Mars took me home, and I never came back!” 💥

  • @MaryMichelleWorthy
    @MaryMichelleWorthy Рік тому

    This man will always move me to tears. ❤ Ray was magnificent

  • @wizaaar
    @wizaaar 9 років тому +8

    I love Bradbury. What a joyful person!

  • @Hectachrome
    @Hectachrome 12 років тому

    Oh man, one of the most passionate people ever to speak on writing. Listening to him just makes you inspired. Love his works and glad he also made audio recordings of his own books. Your legacy will live on as ling as there is sanity on this earth. RIP!!

  • @Vl4gztogo
    @Vl4gztogo 5 місяців тому +2

    Who else is here 15 years later?

  • @PhilGeissler
    @PhilGeissler 8 років тому +33

    Why doesn't this video have over a million views? This should go viral!

    • @johndonwood4305
      @johndonwood4305 5 років тому +5

      Probably as his quote suggets, many people have stopped reading.

  • @neginnickparsa3139
    @neginnickparsa3139 3 роки тому +1

    I got to know you too late sir I love you I feel your words You bring joy thank you for your great work ❤️

  • @mekare06
    @mekare06 12 років тому +1

    he is so right, you discover yourself with books, and his books are a big part of who i am and how i think

  • @bobbysands6923
    @bobbysands6923 5 місяців тому

    UA-cam has enabled time-travel, so I can go back and visit people like Ray. I am so sorry I never heard his voice or saw a interview with him some thirty years ago when I was reading his books. He is brilliant. The Martian Chronicles invented modern sci-fi, and you can see his influence in the Twilight Zone and Star Trek and I am sure many others. Watching his videos has re-energized myself as a writer. He is inspiration.

  • @jhart4298
    @jhart4298 5 років тому

    Thank you for everything Ray! You are my hero, and you have many times brought me through the dark! While I was there you made it a very interesting place.

  • @holyspacemonkey
    @holyspacemonkey 3 роки тому +1

    What a spectacular video. Wow.

  • @ceolady
    @ceolady 12 років тому +1

    We love you, Ray. Thank you for writing. RIP.

  • @Citizen110
    @Citizen110 14 років тому +1

    "You do what you want, what you love!" What timeless advice.

  • @salemslegacy8985
    @salemslegacy8985 3 роки тому +2

    this guy is so wholesome

  • @mschrum14
    @mschrum14 12 років тому

    Do what you love and love what you do. Words to live by. R.I.P Ray

  • @MiguelAngel-wx5it
    @MiguelAngel-wx5it 10 років тому

    Era muy joven cuando leí por primera vez a Ray, fue Farenheit 451, luego de eso mi mente fue como un torbellino no paraba de leer cuanto encontraba ya no solo a Bradbury, Gracias Ray, gracias a vos encontré un universo hacia dentro tan enorme como el exterior, este hecho me cambió la vida ( para bien ) solo quería desearte con mucho respeto el descanso en paz para tu cuerpo y que la travesura de tu espíritu habite el universo de Dios.

  • @J_Ramir3z
    @J_Ramir3z 2 роки тому

    I must say a huge thank you Mr. Bradbury for The Halloween Tree!! My favorite since I was a child! Still at 36 I read the book and watch the best animated Halloween film.. bless you

  • @erinp3661
    @erinp3661 2 роки тому +1

    My favorite novel

  • @lakemortalbeats1450
    @lakemortalbeats1450 4 роки тому

    Ray Bradbury grabs our hands and shows us the light now.

  • @SIMKINYX
    @SIMKINYX 13 років тому

    My beloved author!God bless you!

  • @anthonyrford
    @anthonyrford 6 років тому +1

    What a beautiful soul!

  • @AronAroniteOnlineTV
    @AronAroniteOnlineTV 14 років тому

    @sopankim
    Wonderful...how young he is!
    how wise, how loving, and what a message!
    Our salute!

  • @StoryLoverX
    @StoryLoverX 13 років тому

    He's wonderful! I love him! I wanna read all of his books!
    He's an outstanding example of what a writer should be.

  • @mymanjosquin
    @mymanjosquin 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite novel of his is “The Door Into Summer.” There is also a lovely recording of him reading the short story, “The Anthem Sprinters.”

  • @toatsmagoats72
    @toatsmagoats72 9 років тому +1

    this man actually changed the course of my life.

  • @UnknownSupremo
    @UnknownSupremo 12 років тому

    'If you hide your ignorance, no one will hit you and you'll never learn.' Thanks Ray. Go gentle into the night.

  • @leandroearth
    @leandroearth 15 років тому

    wow
    genius... passion...
    ...
    great video... I only know Fahrenheit 451, but I'll look for more by Ray.

  • @wlouisharris
    @wlouisharris 7 років тому

    What a brilliant man. Such an inspring author. I remember when I had to read the Martian Chronicles for summer reading one year. After I started it I couldn't put it down.

  • @DigtialCr0w
    @DigtialCr0w 4 роки тому

    The world needs more humans like this!

    • @DigtialCr0w
      @DigtialCr0w 4 роки тому

      I liked the vid very much, in agreeance with him.
      Very smart and intelligent man.
      Why?

  • @sopankim
    @sopankim 15 років тому

    Very uplifting, we should treasure books more and we should all read more often.

  • @gastondeveaux3783
    @gastondeveaux3783 7 років тому

    My goodness he is wonderful to listen to.

  • @saff4412
    @saff4412 3 роки тому

    He has the kindest eyes 🥺

  • @mischiefnite8592
    @mischiefnite8592 3 роки тому

    The Halloween tree has had such a huge impact on my life. I saw the TV movie when I was very young and I still watch it every Halloween night. Hearing Ray speak brings me right back to my childhood and his perfect narration of that story. Can anyone relate?

  • @MiaGilaani
    @MiaGilaani 12 років тому +6

    i think 50 years from now libraries probably won't exist, that generation won't know how it feels like to smell old books, mmmm... and the way he was telling how he used to go to the libraries and read all those classics just seemed so cool

  • @griffin20
    @griffin20 2 роки тому

    The first book I fell in love with was Ray Bradbury's Martian Chronicles. I have yet to find that same feeling from reading as I did in that book.

  • @CesarClouds
    @CesarClouds Рік тому +1

    On my list of authors to read.

  • @RubinaSW
    @RubinaSW 13 років тому

    Beautiful! Truly inspirational!

  • @Artisticer
    @Artisticer 12 років тому

    Genius. This made me cry.

  • @vegeta555777
    @vegeta555777 13 років тому +1

    happy birthday MR ray bradbury i hope you live to be 2000

  • @Nkerklaan
    @Nkerklaan 13 років тому

    What an inspiring interview. Great writer, great person.

  • @J22Barnhart
    @J22Barnhart 15 років тому

    If we listened to our intellect we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go in business because we'd be cynical: "It's gonna go wrong." Or "She's going to hurt me." Or,"I've had a couple of bad love affairs, so therefore . . ." Well, that's nonsense. You're going to miss life. You've got to jump off the cliff all the time and build your wings on the way down.
    Ray Bradbury
    This is by far my favorite quote of all time.

  • @Ferda1964
    @Ferda1964 6 років тому

    what a great man , thanks for the interview

  • @Xetchen
    @Xetchen 7 років тому +6

    Wow.
    "All the characters in the book are me. Clarisse is me. Montag is me!" I felt this as I began reading Farenheit 351.

    • @mymanjosquin
      @mymanjosquin 4 роки тому

      the old movie is really good & faithful to the book.

  • @homebuiltindoorplane
    @homebuiltindoorplane 14 років тому

    simply fantastic

  • @DanielaSanchez-im9ev
    @DanielaSanchez-im9ev 6 років тому +2

    sólo pude entender un poquito porque no da la opción de subtítulos y no se inglés perfectamente...pero lo que pude entender, genial

  • @miel2354
    @miel2354 4 роки тому +2

    R.i.p. Ray Bradbury 1920-2012.
    If they give you ruled paper, write the other way.
    -Juan Ramón Jiménez

  • @RogersJimmy-n4q
    @RogersJimmy-n4q 10 місяців тому

    I had to watch this in an English class during community college.

  • @HorribleHomeVideo
    @HorribleHomeVideo 4 місяці тому

    I love some of his work, but learning of his influences, i suddenly understand why most of his stories are convoluted and usually lack a proper ending.
    again, i love some of his work. this does not come from a place of hate

  • @underwaterlady
    @underwaterlady 12 років тому +2

    rest in peace ray bradbury

  • @joeykremple
    @joeykremple 13 років тому

    What a beautiful person!

  • @RickAceHey
    @RickAceHey 12 років тому +1

    Thanks Mr Bradbury ;')

  • @shnugglebugs5524
    @shnugglebugs5524 4 роки тому +4

    “My daughters were very loud. AnD bEaUtIfUl AnD lOvElY”
    Good save Ray
    Good save

  • @juanbosco31
    @juanbosco31 13 років тому +1

    Happy Birthday Mr Bradbury ....

  • @juanbosco31
    @juanbosco31 13 років тому

    " Vete a una biblioteca y descubrete a ti mismo "
    Ray Bradbury
    Feliz Cumpleaños Mr Bradbury

  • @thechaz83
    @thechaz83 7 років тому +1

    "I want a close up of the cat now!!" XD *Cats warm, hypnotic purrs*
    Ray, you are awesome. I bet heaven is a more interesting place now that you're there. I'm an author too, and I know I'll never reach your caliber, but I hope I touch a few hearts along the way. I'm not in it for the money, I do it to touch hearts. Pray for me :)

  • @K.A.1958
    @K.A.1958 6 місяців тому

    "We are all sons and daughters of time... " and we are facing our end. But this is not a reason to give up, this is the cause to fill live span with sense.

  • @kennethdavidson405
    @kennethdavidson405 3 роки тому +1

    i like comics and chapter books there pretty cool.

  • @speters6916
    @speters6916 9 років тому +1

    Brilliant and charming man. So many fond memories of reading his works as a kid. Anyone else remember this gem ? www.imdb.com/title/tt0080242/

  • @chaoticiannunez2419
    @chaoticiannunez2419 10 місяців тому

    That opening quote hits hard.

  • @baileyh6839
    @baileyh6839 11 років тому

    just finished the book, for all of you who think the book is bad i thought so too but the last 30 pages is the best! i didnt fall in love with the book but i really enjoyed the ending and you should too.

  • @donniepitchford5269
    @donniepitchford5269 6 років тому

    Excellent!

  • @ruveydakaradag9605
    @ruveydakaradag9605 6 років тому +1

    May he rest in peace...

  • @thefangirlphoenix7075
    @thefangirlphoenix7075 4 роки тому +3

    But did he get his T-shirt??

  • @lorelieggimann2536
    @lorelieggimann2536 5 років тому

    Is this man still alive??? All my dad ever do is talk about Ray Bradbury, my dad was a movie extra, i guess back in the 1950s,and 1960s and thats how he knew him

  • @estacoda545
    @estacoda545 4 роки тому +2

    Love him and his message. But we are absolutely NOT a “democracy of readers.”

  • @camelloarenas
    @camelloarenas 12 років тому

    MI AUTOR FAVORITO...DESCANSE EN PAZ RAY BRADBURY

  • @idotings
    @idotings 12 років тому

    I'm a 21-year old male. I don't know why, but him saying "dinosaurs filled my life" at 1:00 is the cutest thing I've ever heard

  • @sneezepal
    @sneezepal 14 років тому

    Ray Bradbury rocks!