This is genius, wall-to-wall brilliant observations. And since Fran Lebowitz is both a humorist and a mighty fine writer, it's also a blast to listen to.
Give yourself a treat and listen as Fran Lebowitz explains this modern world.
This is from Sam Seder's 12-hour marathon show on Majority.fm. (If you liked this, the show could use some love. Here's how you can help.)
Just two observations: She's right about change coming from culture (and "certainly not from politics"). In every revolution, if the culture doesn't change, you get back the same thing you tossed out.
Examples (two of all too many): Czar Lenin replaced Czar Nicolas in the early 1900s; and the great Virginia owner-class replaced the great British owner-class of the 1760s. Note: In neither case did the form of government change; just the faces. (It took a while, but we even got back the king.)
Her second observation: This is truly "a truly revolutionary era." I've argued this as well. Lebowitz adds her own reasons why.
By the way, Fran Lebowitz is the author of one of my favorite comic lines, from one of her innumerable essays. She hates clock radios. When she wakes up in the apartment of a lover, she doesn't want to be listening to the radio. Paraphrased:
I tell them, if I wanted to wake up with Stevie Wonder, I would sleep with Stevie Wonder.For more of Ms Lebowitz, watch Martin Scorsese's film Public Speaking. All Fran.
I'd sure like to write that well when I grow up.
GP
