Emma: Hello everyone, this is Emma Zetterberg

Scout: And Scout Riley

Emma: Welcome back to WORDTheatre: Short Story Specialists

Scout: This week we’re giving you one from the vault. A story by James Salter, one of America’s best writers, who sadly is no longer with us..

Emma: James Salter won the Fitzgerald Award for Achievement in American Literature, 2012 PEN/Malamud Award, 1989 PEN/Faulkner Award, among many others for his work.

Scout: Salter was a member of the airforce, serving in World War II up until 1961, while writing in his off duty time. His novel A Sport and a Pastime is regarded as a modern classic, and in 2010 Salter won the Rea Award for the short story. As someone who is less familiar with Salter’s work, I really appreciated getting the chance to listen to his writing.

Emma: Same here. I have to say I was actually more familiar with today’s actor, Carla Gugino, having been a huge fan of Spy Kids growing up.

Scout: Yes big Carla Gugino slash Sky Kids fan here as well. So I think this episode is going to be such fun.

Emma: Indeed, Well, as much as we love a good pun, Scout, perhaps we don't want to be quite so literal in this instance…,Here now is James Salter’s short story, SUCH FUN, performed by Carla Gugina with James in the room to hear his story brought to life!

Scout: Please note that WORDTheatre holds the copyright to these recordings and no portion of anything you hear on Short Story Specialists, may be reproduced without permission.

Carla Gugino performs Such Fun by James Salter

Scout: That was Such Fun, by James Salter performed by Carla Gugino.

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Emma: We’d like to thank Randy & Jane Sinisi & Palisades Post and the LA Department of Arts & Culture for their ongoing support. And you can help us keep the story of WORDTheatre going by becoming a supporting member at WORDTheatre.org or WORDTheatreUK.org if you’re in the UK.

Scout: Can’t forget about our friends across the pond. Until next week, this is Scout Riley.

Emma: and Emma Zetterberg

Scout: Signing off for Short Story Specialists, a WORDTheatre podcast.