Interview with Sam Hunt

Sam Hunt is interviewed by Gordon Ogilvie's daughter, Margaret Ogilvie in Paramata.

Sam Hunt talks about Denis Glover being inseparable from his poems, the poems being part of him, rather than a literary act. Describes him as representing the romantic image of the poet, talks about his favorite Glover poems, Glover's greatest poems. Talks about people wanting to put some of Glover's poems to music, and Glover's response.

Talks about Glover's performances, describes a drunken start to the Writers in Schools New Zealand tour which Glover regretted. Describes Glover's personality, talks about Khura Stewart (Glover), describes Glover's reaction and behaviour at her funeral. Talks about visits to Pakaekariki to Denis and Khura Glover's home, alcohol and social evenings and the consequences the next morning.

Discusses the rhythm of Glover's poetry, describes his poems, and the capacity of his short poems. Talks about poems always being part of their conversations. Describes events on the Four Poets New Zealand Tour with Hone Tuwhare, Alan Brunton, Denis Glover and Sam Hunt. Mentions an event at a Catholic girls' school on tour. Describes his time with Glover as a mixture of banter, talk, wisdom and humour.

Mentions book launches of Lauris Edmond and Fiona Kidman and his own dislike of the intellectual snobbery of the poetry scene. Mentions his fondness for Khura Glover.

Interviewer(s) - Margaret Ogilvie

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-8800

Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 90 Minutes Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2812.