Sherman Alexie visits campus, wows crowd with his satire

Oregon Daily Emerald - 16.05.07

Award-winning poet, novelist and essayist Sherman Alexie came to campus Monday night as part of a tour promoting his latest novel, 'Flight.' Before a packed crowd in Columbia 150, Alexie spoke to University students and fans in the community about everything from his fear of flying on airplanes to the secret to a good marriage.

"I am terrified of flying," Alexie admitted. "I can see the headline now: 'Native American writer dies promoting 'Flight.' With a big picture of a plane on fire. The only thing I can think is it'd really help book sales." This was only the beginning of the audience's constant laughter, which lasted for the entire hour-and-45-minute lecture.

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