Julie Wilson interviews Andrew Kaufman about the All My Friends Are Superheroes audiobook

Book Madam Julie Wilson is also the Publicity Instigator for Iambik.com. She recently sat down with author Andrew Kaufman and narrator Gordon Mackenzie to talk about the new audio version of All My Friends Are Superheroes.

'Julie Wilson: Sheila Heti says: “[All My Friends Are Superheroes] is like a kiss in the afternoon sun. Somebody should write Mr. Kaufman a letter and thank him for his tender heart and the way he puts things down so gently. I expect this story will replace boxes of chocolates and flowers in courting rituals to come.”

Keeping the above quote in mind, describe the experience of hearing someone else voice your words. Is it liberating? Amusing? Terrifying?

Andrew Kaufman: I think Gord does an amazing read, but when I’m listening to it, especially the first chapter, it drives me crazy when he doesn’t pause in the same places and I would have, or emphasis the same words that I do. It just reminds me that everyone reads the book it in their own voice and not the one I hear in my head. I don’t know why I find this surprising, but I do. As for Sheila’s quote I think Gord’s voice is more of a gentle nibble on the lobe than a kiss in the afternoon sun, but certainly just as enjoyable ...'

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