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I just read through this interview, taking some time to re-read some paragraphs.  I didn't find Larry incoherent at all.  In my experiences with Larry, sometimes he would just jump from one thought to the next, figuring that you could fill in the blanks of what he didn't say completely.  That some statements seemed unclear is the fault of the interviewer for not interrupting Larry and asking him to clarify.  Also, in my experience, transcribing a spoken interview to a written one always leaves something to be desired.  You miss the subtle nuances of the person's eyes and facial features that communicate so much.  Think back to the last time you saw Larry in concert...he often said more with his expressions than his words.  The same was true in private conversation....at least, that was my experience. 

Thank you, Gerard, for posting this link.  I really enjoyed reading the interview...can't wait for my husband to read it later tonight.

in Him
Kay
aka teatime

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Larry is a quite incoherent in this interview... which is disappointing.

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I was only commenting on his response to the Fehrion question. I didn't read the rest of the interview. (I guess I was a little sloppy with my wording.) The rest of the interview may have been fine. And I agree, the interviewer bears some responsibility in not asking him to clarrify.

It seems strange to me that Larry would insert these little riddles into his writing, but allow them to remain unexplained. It makes me scratch my head and say, What's the point?

Artists often leave unexplained riddles in their work.  It is designed as a deeper expression of who they are (or were). Think of all the riddles that Jesus let us!  To Larry, there were no riddles, of course, but I think on some points, he honestly thought that he was leaving enough clues that the riddles would be solved easily. Or that he was being plain enough that there were no riddles.  I know another man, a prophet of profound insight, that speaks in riddles also.  I often have to re-read his works several times to gain a full understanding as to what he is saying.  Sometimes I have to contact him to ask questions...and sometimes he still leaves me hanging.  Like the scriptures, there are mysteries inside of mysteries.  And as with all artists who are able to establish themselves as ones who transend time, Larry's work will be revisited again and again for many years to come....the riddles will draw you.

in Him
teatime