David Lynch Unexpurgated and Uncut

The legendary filmmaker on fear, meditation, and catching ideas

I spoke with director David Lynch for public radio’s Interfaith Voices — we explored the role of fear in Hollywood, meditation, catching ideas, and Tom Snyder. Here is the uncut, unexpurgated version of our discussion.

David: Have to enjoy the smoke before the interview.

Mitch: This will be like the old Tom Snyder show; you can smoke during this.

D: Yeah, I was on a Tom Snyder show one time.

M: Really?

D: He’s from Philadelphia, actually we both, unbeknownst to each other, came out to California at exactly the same time from Philadelphia.

M: Is that right? Did he share your warm feelings toward Philly?

D: I think his feelings were a bit warmer.

M: Introduction: The director and artist David Lynch is often credited with breaking down the wall between Hollywood movie making and arthouse cinema. Known for projects including Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, Wild At Heart, and beyond, David is speaking to us today from his Los Angeles home. We are marking the release of the tenth anniversary edition of his book Catching the Big Fish where he explores creativity and his…