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June 28, 2005
Oh the humanity!
Marie's interview of me is up at Knitcast and while I encourage you to subscribe to Knitcast and listen to episodes 1 though 9, and every episode that comes after number 10, as well as vote for Knitcast at Podcast Alley and become Marie's best friend because she is one cool chick, whatever you do, don't listen to number 10. Then, you will have to hear the wacko accent I have ended up with after growing up in Rochester, living in Brooklyn and then in France where I pretty much only speak English to people who say things like, "Ee want to me free-und hoose."* You'll find out that I am a big dork who is barely capable of conversation in normal circumstances and becomes a giggly idiot as soon as a recording device is in front of me. And no, I haven't heard it yet. I'm on my way to work so I don't have time and I'm too darned scared.
Update: I've heard it now. It didn't live up to my worst fears, but I'm not going into broadcasting any day soon.
* "I went to my friend's house."
Posted by kate at June 28, 2005 07:35 AM
Comments
The intereview was great! Funny that you blogged on your accent because I was trying to decipher it (not in a bad way!). Plus now I know the "correct" way to pronounce "Clapotis" and I am glad for this as I will be knitting it soon!
Posted by: Jennifer at July 7, 2005 06:43 AM
i'm so glad you posted about this! knitcast will make the perfect addition to my ipod listening. and the interview was great, you don't sound wonky at all. i swear.
total sidenote: you will love living in montreal. i lived there for a while and loved it.
Posted by: amanda at July 5, 2005 04:24 PM
no, it's an excellent interview. i love the accent ;-)
Posted by: jacey at July 4, 2005 01:31 PM
I wonder if the clapotis into a shrug she mentioned was mine?
http://d-madeknittinggallery.blogspot.com/2005/04/clapotis-shrug.html"
Posted by: Diana at June 30, 2005 07:13 PM
Great interview! (And you sounded like a radio professional...nothing to worry about.) I'm an American in Holland, who has started pronouncing her 'g's like there is a bug caught in my throat. Here's to fusion accents!
We were in Paris a few weeks ago, and I am wearing my Clapotis (or carrying it) in every photo of me.
Posted by: S t a c i at June 30, 2005 08:43 AM
It's a great interview, Kate! And ha ha, you sound exactly how I sound when I get back from a month in France - the intonations and everything. But I am very impressed with your pronunciation of "Bergere" - quite a feat for a non-native, ma chere Kate!
Posted by: Anne-Caroline at June 30, 2005 03:18 AM
Kate - love the interview well done! I just finished my Clapotis in time for my trip to Paris so it was wonderful to hear your voice and your story about the Clapotis process as I finished off my last few rows.
So if you see a bright pink variegated Clapotis wondering the strees of Paris in July that will be me! (I know, it will be toooo warm but I am hoping for a cold front!) :-)
Posted by: Alice Few at June 30, 2005 12:47 AM
I just listened. Gave me something to "do" while knitting some stockinette. It was a great interview, and you really took the words out of my mouth about buying yarn here in France.
Posted by: Krista at June 29, 2005 10:23 PM
I'm downloading it as I write this! I'm curious to hear the person behind the great knitting. So glad Marie finally interviewed you. When she posted a request about who knitters wanted to know about, I put you. Hee hee!
Posted by: MJ at June 29, 2005 09:32 PM
you sound fabulous! so nice to put a voice with the name and all that. you still sound american with a hit of the french vowels here and there. :)
congrats on the interview - soon you'll have your own book, you know!
Posted by: melissa j at June 29, 2005 08:46 PM
You wind up sounding very articulate - no need to worry or feel self-conscious at all! And your accent isn't so whack - it sounds like mine!
Posted by: Ellynne at June 29, 2005 07:29 PM
Actually if/when I can access Knitcast I will listen first! to yours! I think you're self conscious about your broadcast.
Cool! Hope lil' one is doing fine in there.
Posted by: Terry at June 29, 2005 02:23 PM
I thought you sounded quite nice, just making me wish even more that I could rule time and space and somehow make all the cool bloggers come knit with me. But after hearing you I feel that I've been saying "Phildar" with way too much midwestern in it!
Posted by: Brynne at June 29, 2005 03:12 AM
That was a lovely interview! My fave so far, because - despite what you say - you sound so relaxed and friendly.
Posted by: jess at June 28, 2005 08:51 PM
i have to go home from work to listen, but I am so curious about your Rochester/Brookyn accent! There should be some sort of club for us... i know several affected individuals :)
Posted by: kaitlyn at June 28, 2005 08:48 PM
You were a wonderful interviewee! Not dorky at all! Thanks again for agreeing to do the interview!
Posted by: Marie at June 28, 2005 08:31 PM
I loved it! You have a very nice voice.
Posted by: Nadia at June 28, 2005 08:27 PM
You sound great, not dorky but smart and charming. Maybe a litttle european accent but no trace of the Ra-cha-cha sound. yeaaaaah. I grew up there too, no longer do Merry Mary/ Ferry & Fairy all sound the same. Thanks for sharing the link for Knitcast.
Posted by: gale (she shoots sheep shots)B at June 28, 2005 07:57 PM
Too late, I already listend to it this afternoon. You were great, don't worry. Interweave Knits, Knitcast, ... next you'll be on television! :)
Posted by: Julia at June 28, 2005 07:42 PM
yeah! i just listened to it. don't worry, dahling, you were great! it was fun hearing your voice again, and it made me miss paris already!
Posted by: kris at June 28, 2005 07:36 PM
I love Knitcast and I loved hearing you talk about your work. I wish that the interview had been longer; it was over all to soon!
Posted by: Cruz at June 28, 2005 07:23 PM
It was great to hear you. Further evidence that you are a real person and not a ficitonal construct. :) I love the internet!
Posted by: Jessica at June 28, 2005 07:18 PM
I just listened! Kate, you're so charming and sweet. Perfectly humble, and it was wonderful to learn more about you. Certainly not too giggly nor dorky!! Sounds as if you've lost that NY accent and simply sound American. Fun to listen and surely endears you to your admirers even more.
Posted by: Laura Lee at June 28, 2005 05:56 PM
