“Unlocking the Secrets of Unfulfilled Aspirations: Brian Lee Knopp Dives Deep in ‘Dreams I’m Never Gonna See'”
What happens when a personal essay diverges from mere confessions to an exhilarating invitation to join the writer on an audacious journey? Enter Brian Lee Knopp and his latest collection, Dreams I’m Never Gonna See: The Takeover of WDIZ Rock 100/FM and Other Essays. Instead of just sharing secrets, he’s pulling us along—like a rock ’n’ roll pied piper—into a world painted with the vibrant chaos of his unconventional thoughts, from the ridiculous to the profound.
In this candid interview with Lindsey Pharr, Knopp elaborates on this unexpected anthology, humorously dubbed an “oops book,” revealing how a detour in his writing plans turned into a celebration of wild narratives—from guerrilla tactics of the Ida Lupino Liberation Organization to contemplations on Disney’s dystopian game plan. This collection isn’t just an exploration of the wildness within; it’s a clarion call for those who dare to make “good trouble.” Curious to uncover what fuels his creative engine and how he’s evolved over the years? Join me as we dive into this fascinating conversation that might just leave you pondering your own artistic adventures. LEARN MORE
Interviewed by Lindsey Pharr
In his introduction to that venerable doorstopper of an anthology, The Art of the Personal Essay, Phillip Lopate says the writer of a personal essay “seems to be speaking directly into your ear, confiding everything from gossip to wisdom.”
