Gothamist: James Lipton: Parisian Pimp

PleasantVoice

Wed, 28 May 2008 18:45:54 -0500

James Lipton is a good story teller and at age 80 he has some good stories to tell. His classical education shows itself in his facility with language and in the themes around which he groups his essays. There are those who state that Inside Inside is too centered on Lipton as if that is a detriment instead of an asset. Lipton has had a rich life and he has met quite a few interesting characters outside of the well-knowns he’s interviewed on the show. The manner in which he introduces you to these characters and allows you to get to know them through his memories is quite engaging. Still, this book may not be engaging for everyone. Before purchasing Inside Inside, or any book for that matter, I would suggest sampling one chapter of the book. If you would like an audio sample of Chapter 6 of Inside Inside you may search YouTube for the ISBN-13 number for Inside Inside. The number is 978-052595035.

Dave Hogarty

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 19:30:28 -0500

Lipton must have read George Orwell's updated memoir "Down and Out in Paris and London and Pimping Whores Instead of Working in Restaurants."

zodak

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:18:36 -0500

Lipton explains his foree into the seedy side of street life saying: "This was when I was very very young, living in Paris, penniless, unable to get any kind of working permit, I said to myself 'It's hard out here for a pimp.'"

CR

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:35:26 -0500

Wait, he was a pimp, or did he just patronize a LOT of hookers? There's a difference and I'm not sure Lipton knows it.

JMH

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:00:33 -0500

NO WAY, that is AWESOME.

JenChungsBra

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:54:43 -0500

Pimps in France must be a lot different than they are here. I wonder if he smacked his bitch up for holding out on him.

Amanda Harlech

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 13:35:53 -0500

this dude is soooooo funny, the pimpimg is nothing to be proud, but the whole story has build his carachter in deed.

dbc

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:50:38 -0500

This was on Conan over a week ago.