Ms. Wachtel’s face has been invisible, her voice bringing conversation and interviews with contemporary authors over CBC radio waves for many years. She has hosted Writer’s and Company each Sunday at 5pm PST (3 pm EST) as well as Wachtel on the Arts, a regular feature on Ideas. Her laugh and her wit unmistakable, myself and friends were able to listen to her in person this evening at Emanu-El Synagogue here in Victoria.
Ms. Wachtel shared fascinating accounts from some of her interviews, some of which I had heard and were familiar with, description of reading she does in preparation prior to interviews and a lively question and answer period with the audience following her speech.
It was another lovely literary evening.
“There’s only one interview technique that matters...
Do your homeowrk so you can listen to the answers and
react to them and ask follow-ups. Do your homework, prepare.
~ Jim Lehrer
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