The year is 1971 and I, James Anzalone, am approaching the weathered steps of John Ronald Reuel Tolkiens house (better known as J.R.R. Tolkien). We are scheduled to have an interview for the New England Post, being that I am already a few minutes late, its best I hurry and not keep him waiting much longer. I now found myself at the top of the stoop knocking on the large door to Mr. Tolkiens house. He opened the door almost instantly, as if he was just standing there the whole time, this further embarrassed me. I was glad that he didnt comment on my tardiness, but instead invited me inside. We sat down in his living room on a large comfortable couch. Here is where I began my interview with J.R.R Tolkien himself.
1. So Mr. Tolkien, what inspired you to first start writing?
-I was first drawn to writing by its raw materials, literature. Later on I wanted a way to entertain my children so four years after my first daughter was born, in 1930, I began to write The Hobbit (Carpenter, Humphrey 51).
2. What sparked the interest to write about fantasy and adventure? There are so many other topics out there.
-I wish to write this kind of story and no other.
3. Why didnt you use many sources in writing the Trilogy, Lord of the Rings?
- I thought it would be taking away the readers attention from the actual piece of writing and I wanted to be original (Shippey, T.A. 153).
4. What is the purpose of your use of such unique names in your writings?
- I believe that such names have given my readers more pleasure than any other element in my work (Stimpson, Catharine).
5. When writing The Hobbit did you intend for it to have such an in depth meaning?
- Not originally. As I have said, I solely wanted to entertain my own and possibly other peoples children; Then again it is up to the people to interpret my work (Mathews, Dorothy 62).
6. As you know, your books are very well known and quite popular, but do you feel you fully accomplished your goals in writing?
- Yes. I feel I have blended history, fantasy, good, evil and social realities into my books in order to satisfy and entertain my fans and readers (Auden W.H. 125), but now I think The Hobbit was written in a poor manner, as if one were talking to children (Norman, 100).
7. Aside from your work, now that your wife Edith has passed away what do you plan on doing with the rest of your life?
- As for the rest of my life, I am not fully sure, but I am debating on weather or not to return to Oxford.
8. How does winning the Best Juvenile Book of the Year for 1938 from the New York herald Tribune make you feel?
- Naturally, I am proud to be the author of the Best Juvenile Book for 1938, maybe one day Ill write again.
9. Besides writing what other pastimes do you enjoy when your not busy or flooded with work?
- Many have said I have a knack from drawing, and I do enjoy it. I would have to say drawing is my favorite pastime, besides writing of course. Oh, and I also play around with calligraphy from time to time (http://www.tolkien.co.uk/index_flash.htm).
10. If you had the ability to go anywhere or to a certain point in time, where would you go?
- There are many places I would like to go, but I would have to say back to my childhood (http://www.tolkien.co.uk/index_flash.htm).
By: James Anzalone
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Tolkien had nipples!@!#
! no but really is it ok?
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ThirdCharm thought about the meaning of life:
Oh, I see how it is! yell at me for saying it and then go off and torment me
That's how it is around here
Your introductory paragraph should be in past tense.
--Satan, quoted by John Milton
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Bloodsage stopped beating up furries long enough to write:
If there's still time, you should edit so you aren't writing in present tense.Your introductory paragraph should be in past tense.
And here we have a rare use for grammer whores
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Elvish Crack Piper had this to say about the Spice Girls:
And here we have a rare use for grammer whores
You forgot the "." at the end of your sentence, moron!@#$!
