Vladimir Nabokov
Russian writer cited for his quote: 'Life is a chink of light between two eternities of darkness,' reflecting on the ephemeral nature of existence.
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Videos Mentioning Vladimir Nabokov
David Buss: Sex, Dating, Relationships, and Sex Differences | Lex Fridman Podcast #282
Lex Fridman
Russian writer cited for his quote: 'Life is a chink of light between two eternities of darkness,' reflecting on the ephemeral nature of existence.
Suleika Jaouad - Invaluable Road Trips, the To-Feel List, and Artistic Homes | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
The author of 'Speak, Memory,' whose writing style Suleika Jaouad tried to mimic in her early attempts at serious writing.
Michael Schur — Lessons from "The Office" and SNL, Moral Philosophy, Storytelling, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author whose book Pnin Michael Schur collects first editions of.
Katherine de Kleer: Planets, Moons, Asteroids & Life in Our Solar System | Lex Fridman Podcast #184
Lex Fridman
The brilliant author of 'Pale Fire,' whose puzzle-like novels captivated Katherine de Kleer.
Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning | Lex Fridman Podcast #117
Lex Fridman
Author whose words ('The cradle rocks above an abyss, and common sense tells us that our existence is but a brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness') are used by Sheldon Solomon in his book 'The Worm at the Core'.
A.J. Jacobs (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Russian-American novelist, known for writing standing up.
Safi Bahcall — On Thinking Big, Curing Cancer, and Transforming Industries | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author whose short stories Safi Bahcall dissected to develop his 'ear' for writing, admiring his musicality and eccentric style.