The Kindness and Perfect Lives | Polly Samson | Talks at Google

Acclaimed author, journalist and Pink Floyd/David Gilmour lyricist Polly Samson joined Talks at Google to talk about her career, her two recent US book releases, "The Kindness" and "Perfect Lives", and her songwriting process.

PRAISE FOR THE BOOKS
Polly Samson is a gifted writer of novels and short stories who has captivated readers with her talent for depicting human nature in all its complexity. Her writing has been called “dreamy, evocative prose” (Entertainment Weekly) that “plumbs the depths of the human psyche, revealing, insecurities, infidelities, and an enduring tenacious spirit” (Publishers Weekly) and divulges “the pleasures and disappointments of lovers, parents, and children” (O, The Oprah Magazine).

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Moderated by Anant Shukla.

[maryklatka]

I'm seeing this all these many years later and cannot wait to search down and read her books! I am such a fan of David and now her.

[PeterPanQuails]

Great interview. Polly is such a beautiful person. I read the book "Kindness" twice. Very touching story.

[tjfSIM]

Polly is gorgeous, highly intelligent and creative. Very interesting lady.

[mahyarV]

Bravo Polly, You are great and David should be proud of you

[HM-psfr]

Haven't got a chance to read her books but High Hope lyrics is absolutely breath taking

[catjohnson]

the question from the fella about how do you write... once you become financially secure/famous?.. geez.. what a kooky question. perhaps better-- because you have the space in your head not to struggle. I would imagine you would still have her pain.. and angst .. doubts.. and insecurities. It also might cripple a writer.. because you can't go unnoticed. . I LOVE her lyrics on the latest release Luck & Strange. She writes about the fear of losing her husband... who is older than she is. Simply beautiful.

[dianasmith]

Oh please put that bottle on the table! 😕

[SuperLuckao]

Opposites attract. Ginger was too similar to him i think.

[flosyd]

what kinda question that 2nd dude was asking lol, is he high

[drhust]

She should write her lyrics with a little aggression added. Like Roger Waters. Love David, but some of the songs are boring.