There are a handful of writers so outrageously good they make you want to give up and pretense of joining their ranks. On my  list are Alexander Dumas, William S. Burroughs, Charles Dickens, Dan Simmons and Gene Wolfe. Reading any of their novels is enough to make you question your own abilities.

Gene Wolfe is a true original. His books defy conventional classification, his writing style is elusive and challenging, complex and deeply rewarding. His imagination is unparalleled and I think it is safe to say Gene Wolfe has no contemporary equal, save for Dan Simmons.

If you’re a fan of Gene Wolfe, then you know all-too-well that interviews with the man are rare at best.  Videotaped interview are even more rare. So today is your lucky day…a day when Gene Wolfe may be revealed to you for the first time, bald head and walking cane in tow…

This was recorded in 2006 at Balticon 40.