Oprah Show

[amy]

Hi. I wish I would have taped it. He was actually there in the studio—originally I thought it was only going to be a video clip. She asked him what his worst moment was—and I believe he said going down deeper into the crevasse to search for a way out. But he also said his lowest moment was when he got out of the crevasse only to find himself alone. It was all the same stuff from the movie and the book. On a funny note, Oprah (and I like her) kept pronouncing “crevasse” as “crevice.” Guess she isn’t a connoisseur of mountaineering lit.
She did ask him if he still has a relationship with Simon and Joe said, “they’ve drifted apart.” But he didn’t go into it anymore than that. It was really a pretty short interview—the David Letterman interview was more in-depth.
When I saw Joe give a lecture this past February, he said the one question no one asks him is: If he had had the knife, not Simon, would he have cut the rope to save Simon’s life? And his answer was “no.” He said the self-preservation instinct is too strong.

[RJ]

amy thanks
was nice of u, i guess my question is answered now, i was right that he will not opt to cut the rope
thanks again
RJ

[nonclimber]

Thanks Amy, I remember that part of the film (just didn't know that the "clip" you were talking about was from the fim), and I agree that it was the part where Simon seemed most haunted, no wonder, really.
Funny btw that you should mention that other interview and that Joe himself brough up that question which nobody seems to ask - I just posted that it as a "what if" question in the philosophical discussions forum a little while ago.

[EarthboundElf]

<b>Things that make you go -
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<b>Nngggggaaaahhhhh!</b> :::::<i>biting fist</i>:::::

- hearing from my workmates, <i>after</i> the fact, that Joe Simpson was on Oprah and on a current affairs show (20/20?). And that these programs screened on NZ TV the week before TTV opened our film festival (therefore <i>before</i> I knew who JS was).

<i>SOB</i>


Just thought I'd share that little bit of angst I'd been carrying around for a few weeks now. It's not something my workmates can quite comprehend! My reaction when they casually mentioned the shows may have scared them a little ...... <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle> .... because, indeed, I did not see them. <img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>


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'The thought occurs that we haven't actually reached earth. The even further thought occurs that we haven't budged a smegging inch.' - Rimmer, Red Dwarf


Edited by - EarthboundElf on 23/09/2004 10:28:57

[Hymek23]

Hey guys.....I don't really know how all this works since I haven't participated in many forums, but I figured heck....why the hell not. I just recently learned of Joe and Simon's story (yes......i am a little slow) and of course found myself super intrigued. I have always found myself drawn to stories of climbers/mountaneers...I don't find myself easily drawn to books but have come to see this trend for when i am. There was something different about this one though, and while i can't completely pinpoint it I want to know more. I have to admit, I was a little dissapointed after doing some research to find how popular these guys have become. And my reason for saying that is simply selfish.....this probably means i won't get the opportunity to meet them. And while I am not sure what all the questions would be that i would want to ask.....i know i would have quite a bundle.

Oh well....such is life isn't it. or is it?

[Zannah]

Welcome Hymek. Always good to have another american around. I've spent a bit of time in San Fran, loved it! Still have good friends there. Which of JS's books have you read?

~Namaste~

[Hymek23]

I just started reading touching the void......because i saw the movie. my roomie got it for me as a gift cause i wouldn't stop talking about it. i luv these books.....for one because they always leave me inspired to get into climbing/mountaineering. but with this story there was a whole other element to Joe's story that left me asking SO many questions. questions like "what is it that drives people to take life to it's max?" i really want to sit down and ask him some questions........but i won't hold my breath...haha
anywho....i dont' want to get too philosophical but i can't help but ponder.