Columbia University selected a total of three questions raised by netizens from the comments in their latest tribe. In addition to the question of recommended works, there are two other questions: "How do you view American literature" and "Foreign works I have seen for the first time"
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Writers are also very understanding of the world. When people are guests in the United States, when they talk about American literature, they always praise it. As for the foreign works they saw for the first time, no one can remember them, and they compiled them on the spot.
After these three questions have been asked, we go to the on-site interactive session.
A good-looking blond girl was selected by the host. She stood up and said, "When you recommended novels just now, they were basically recommended to students who have studied in middle school or above. Do you think that most literary works are not suitable for those who have not yet entered high school?"
Do middle school students read it? Do you have any suggestions for children to read? How should students who have not yet entered middle school choose reading materials?"
The host did not expect that the first questioner would bring the topic back to recommended works. He smiled and said, "It seems that everyone still hopes that writers can recommend more excellent works to us. So, this
How about we ask YU to answer the question? As we all know, YU's works cover a wide age range, and readers of all ages can find something suitable for them in his works."
Listening to the host posing the question to himself, Yu Dong picked up the microphone with a smile, "This is a very good question. In fact, I really considered this question seriously some time ago. I have a daughter who will be born this fall.
She is two years old, and she can't speak clearly now, and she can't understand stories when told to her. But even so, some time ago, I still thought about what kind of books I should read to her in the future. I tried to recall it myself
, what books did I read when I was young? The first book I can recall was probably the illustrated "Gulliver's Travels" that I read when I was nine or ten years old. This is also the third book I just read.
The answer to this question. I may have read other books before this, but I didn’t have any deep impression on it.”
"But after "Gulliver's Travels", I suddenly read more books. Before I graduated from elementary school, I had read a lot of martial arts novels and fantasy novels. Although I didn't recognize many words in these novels,
But that doesn’t stop me from being fascinated by the book. Now think about it, from not reading to reading, it is not a gradual process, but a mutation process. Once I can read a book alone, I will quickly enter
The world of reading. When I was a child, there were few children's literature books specially prepared for us, so if we wanted to read books, we could only pick up books for adults. These books contained many things that were considered unsuitable for children.
, such as death, war, suffering and even sex, there are many things that I don’t fully understand, but I try to understand them.”
"I gave my own example not to express the idea that children need to read the same works as adults, but to tell you that even children's literature can cover many themes, and children have their own way of understanding."
The girl who asked the question asked again, "YU, can it be understood that you support children's exposure to more social things from literary works earlier? But some people think that children are exposed to these literary works too early.
It will affect their mental development and character development."
Yu Dong smiled and said, "People sometimes underestimate the power of literature, but sometimes they overestimate the power of literature. If you want to change a person with a book, I think even the Bible can't do it.
There are some things that adults always think children should not know, but in fact, even if you don't take the initiative to tell them today, they will learn about it in various ways tomorrow. Instead of letting others influence them in possibly violent ways
When it comes to children, it is better to tell them in advance in a literary way. Therefore, I think that children’s literature authors should consider how to use a suitable way to tell them what they will know sooner or later, instead of just thinking about giving them
Children create a dream world.”
"Is it like your own novel "A Perfect World"?" the girl said with a smile.
When the girl mentioned "Perfect World", Yu Dong knew that she must be his loyal reader, because this novel is the least famous among Yu Dong's many novels.
At that time, in order to increase the traffic of Deep Space Tribe and launch the long article function, the novel "Perfect World" was mainly serialized in the form of long articles on Deep Space Tribe.
"Perfect World" is a thriller fairy tale novel adapted by Yu Dong based on the novel "Caroline". Compared with the themes of Yu Dong's other works, this kind of subject has a smaller audience.
After "Perfect World" came out, some people have already criticized it, saying that Yu Dong's novel is not for children at all and that children simply cannot accept it.
At this time, the girl who asked the question mentioned this novel, which was quite appropriate.
Yu Dong smiled, shrugged and said, "Maybe."
The host also spoke at the right time, "Thank you very much YU for your answer. Let's choose the second student to ask the question. Okay, this male student in the yellow T-shirt, do you have any questions to ask..."
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"The registration situation for "American Idol" is very good. Although there is still some time before the deadline, the number of applicants has exceeded 100,000. According to this trend, there is no problem in eventually exceeding 150,000. If we did not control the registration cities
The number can be reached by doubling the number of 150,000, and there is no problem if it exceeds 300,000."
In Jimmy's office, his assistant Sylvie reported to him the registration status of "American Idol".
Although the program "American Idol" is open to registration from all over the United States, the production team took into account the pressure of auditions, so they only selected ten larger cities across the country to hold auditions. Contestants can register online and then go to the nearest
Choose an audition city to participate in the audition.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! In this way, some people who are not willing to pay the travel expenses will not participate. This can not only reduce the pressure of the audition, but also screen out some people with poor foundation and let the judges
Our eyes and ears feel better.
Jimmy was very satisfied with the registration situation. He nodded with a smile, "It seems that there are indeed many Americans who want to become idols. After the audition is over, send me a copy of the selected contestants' information. Also, I'll be there."
I told you this time, after the auditions, select those contestants with more stories."
Sylvie said with a smile, "Okay, actually we are already doing this when registering. Players need to fill in their reasons for participating on the registration form when registering. This item is not required, but there are still many players
Filled out."
In the United States, generally speaking, if a certain field on an application form is not required, most people will not fill it in, and people will think it is a waste of time.
But this time, many people filled in this optional blank. In fact, the reason is very simple. It is because there are very few places to fill in basic information in the "American Idol" application form, and they are relatively small.
However, the space for reasons is quite empty, accounting for almost half of the registration form.
Many people always feel bad when they see such a large blank space left unfilled on the form, so they tend to write something more or less.
Jimmy nodded affirmatively, "Yes, keep it up. We must dig out the stories of the players. Of course, we can't ignore the talents of the players. Only when stories and talents are combined can we be sure to win.
Stories without talent will not win the sympathy of the audience. In addition..."
Just when Jimmy was about to say something more, the cell phone on the table rang.
Jimmy raised his hand to signal to his assistant, and then answered the phone, "Hey, Joe, why did you remember to call me now? You must be busy filming "The Temporary Agent" recently, right?"
The call came from Joe Schumacher, which surprised Jimmy because Joe Schumacher had not contacted him since the movie "Phone Booth" was released.
Moreover, Joe Schumacher should be busy with his new movie "The Temps" recently, and I don't know why he has time to call himself.
Joe Schumacher on the other end of the phone said with a smile, "The filming of "Special Agent" has been completed. Isn't it that when I was idle at home and visiting the Deep Space Tribe, I suddenly saw YU's new script, so I thought...
I’m calling you to ask if there is any possibility of cooperation.”
"New script?" Jimmy looked confused, "Are you talking about "Gravity"? If it is "Gravity", then I'm sorry, the director of this movie has already been confirmed."
"I know this. Shouldn't it be handed over to Alfonso Cuaron? You have already issued an announcement. And it has been so long since "Gravity" was released. Is it still a new script?"
"Oh, I thought you didn't know. But what new script are you talking about? YU doesn't have any new scripts recently?"
Joe Schumacher laughed and teased, "Jimmy, you and I, stop pretending, and YU itself has already announced that the English name of the script is "The Beginning", and the Chinese name literally translates to "Inception"."
Jimmy couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. He had never heard of "The Beginning" or "Inception" at all, but Joe Schumacher said it in a decent way, and it didn't look like he was lying to him.
He looked at his watch and frowned again. Yu Dong should be attending a literary exchange meeting in the auditorium of Columbia University at this time. Why did he announce his new script?
From this point of view, it seems that Yu Dong said something at the exchange meeting, and then was sent to the Deep Space Tribe, and was seen by Joe Schumacher.
Jimmy covered the microphone and said to Sylvie, "Now look at what the official Colombian tribe has posted. Is there any mention of Yu Dong's new script?"
Sylvie nodded, quickly ran to her office computer, and opened the Deep Space Tribe website.
Here Jimmy put down the microphone and said to Joe Schumacher with a smile, "To tell you the truth, YU has so many scripts that I can hardly remember them all. He likes to surprise readers and fans occasionally. As for cooperation,
You have to ask YU for his own opinion on this matter. He is still participating in the exchange meeting. I will ask it for you after he is over."
"Okay, thank you very much." Joe Schumacher smiled, "After filming "Special Agent", I have no other job for the time being. If I can film YU's script, it will definitely be a happy thing.
.After his exchange meeting is over, you must tell him about this matter. If possible, I would like to talk to him in person, and I haven’t seen him for a long time.”
"That's no problem. I was planning to invite you all to have a meal together later. A friend of mine has opened a new Chinese restaurant. Let's go and give it a try."
Joe Schumacher smiled meaningfully and said, "The friend you are talking about cannot be you. You want to trick us and then take some photos to hang on the wall to attract guests."
Jimmy nodded with a smile, "Well, you really know me very well. This seems to be something I do, but I really didn't open this Chinese restaurant. I'm too busy with the affairs of several companies under me now, so how can I have time to care about it?"
Food Industry."
"Well, that's true. You really don't like the catering industry. Well, I'll wait for your call later. If anything happens, we'll discuss it in person. You must tell YU about the script."
"Definitely, definitely." Jimmy said repeatedly.
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When Jimmy hung up the phone from Joe Schumacher, Sylvie had already figured out the whole story.
"Teacher Yu Hua broke the news at the scene. The script has been written. The boss said at the scene that he has no plans to make this movie for the time being. Columbia University can't wait at all. Any news will be posted to the tribe as soon as possible.
Now the fact that the boss has written a new script has slowly spread on the Internet."
I see……
Jimmy muttered quietly, no wonder he didn't know the script. It turned out that Yu Dong had no plans to make this movie for the time being.
Yu Dong has some unreleased scripts. Jimmy knows about this. Sometimes when Jimmy goes to Yu Dong's house, he can see some half-written unfinished scripts and some creative drafts. These are all kept by Yu Dong.
Don't put your hands outside.
Jimmy chatted with his assistant Sylvie for a while, and suddenly the phone on the desk in the office rang again. He could only stop the conversation again and pick up the phone.
"Steven, why are you calling me at this time?"
The caller was Spielberg. When he heard Jimmy ask this, he asked: "Then when should I call you? It's working time now, so I called you from my work phone."
Chapter completed!