Rachel Syme Loves a Good Yarn
Welcome to Season Four of The Critic and Her Publics: The Art of the Interview. This season, host Merve Emre talks with professional interviewers of all kinds about how they get the answer they’re looking for, what makes a good
In the latest episode of The Critic and Her Publics, host Merve Emre discusses with interviewee Rachel Syme about her extensive experience interviewing renowned figures from New York and Los Angeles. Rachel Syme has shared meals with Carol Burnett, attended the ballet with Sarah Jessica Parker, shopped with Parker Posey at Rachel Comey, had a Skype session with Patti LuPone, and engaged in conversation with Barbra Streisand over a landline.
Syme's unique approach to interviews involves incorporating her love for musicals, fashion, and old Hollywood to bring depth to the profiles of celebrities. According to Emre, "Rachel uses her deep knowledge of musicals, fashion, and old Hollywood to put meat on the bones of fame and fortune—and Rachel loves a good yarn." The conversation in this episode provides behind-the-scenes stories that highlight how an interview can elevate a celebrity from a mere name to an icon.
The full transcript of the episode can be found on the New York Review of Books website.
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