Lawrence Grobel Books
Lawrence Grobel is an American author and journalist known for his in-depth interviews with prominent figures in entertainment, literature, and politics. His work has appeared in major publications such as Playboy, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times.
Known for: The Art of the Interview: Lessons from a Master of the Craft
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The Art of the Interview: Lessons from a Master of the Craft
A comprehensive guide to the art and technique of interviewing, written by acclaimed journalist Lawrence Grobel. Drawing on decades of experience interviewing celebrities, artists, and public figures, Grobel shares insights into preparation, listening, and the subtle dynamics that make for revealing and memorable conversations.
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Understanding the Interviewer’s Role
To be an interviewer is to accept both privilege and responsibility. You hold the power to shape how a person is seen by others, and with that comes the duty to be fair, clear, and honest. As I’ve learned across hundreds of interviews, your first loyalty is to truth—not to the subject, not to the pu...
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Preparation and Research
The more I have prepared, the luckier I’ve become. Preparation is the foundation of every successful interview. When I sat down with actors like Robert De Niro or writers like Truman Capote, I never came empty-handed. I read everything I could: their work, past interviews, biographies, obscure artic...
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About Lawrence Grobel
Lawrence Grobel is an American author and journalist known for his in-depth interviews with prominent figures in entertainment, literature, and politics. His work has appeared in major publications such as Playboy, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. He has also taught writing and interviewing at...
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Lawrence Grobel is an American author and journalist known for his in-depth interviews with prominent figures in entertainment, literature, and politics. His work has appeared in major publications such as Playboy, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. He has also taught writing and interviewing at...
Lawrence Grobel is an American author and journalist known for his in-depth interviews with prominent figures in entertainment, literature, and politics. His work has appeared in major publications such as Playboy, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. He has also taught writing and interviewing at UCLA and other institutions.
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Lawrence Grobel is an American author and journalist known for his in-depth interviews with prominent figures in entertainment, literature, and politics. His work has appeared in major publications such as Playboy, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times.
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