Philip Roth to Appear The Colbert Report... Philip Roth, one of the worlds eminent men of letters, is apparently confused about the meaning of the word retirement. All it took to upend his latest farewell was an invitation from Stephen Colbert. Comedy Central spokesman Steve Albani told The Associated Press on Wednesday that the celebrated novelist has agreed to an extended interview in July for the cOlbert Book Club. The 81-year-old Roth has more than once announced he has given his last interview and over the past two weeks has insisted hes done with making public appearances. One promise to quit has been kept: He hasnt released a new book since 2010. Known for such works as Portnoys Complaint and the Pulitzer Prize-winning American Pastoral, Roth has rarely appeared on television and Colbert may not seem the most obvious candidate to lure him to the small screen. But the comedian and heir to David Letterman on CBS Late Show is widely respected in the literary community. He has been among the most popular speakers at BookExpo America, publishings annual national convention, and his many author interviews include a hilarious talk with Maurice Sendak that aired in 2012. Colberts book club, the name spelled with an Oprah-esque capital O, has included segments on Ernest Hemingway and J.D. Salinger. According to Albani, the entire episode will be dedicated to Roth, whom he called an iconic author.
Posted on: Thu, 22 May 2014 19:05:30 +0000
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