Gischler v. Phillips

And so, the World’s Worst Interview series continues, as Victor Gischler peppers his buddy (and damn fine novelist) Scott Phillips with questions about the upcoming ICE HARVEST movie, why he speaks French and his attitude towards the mystery genre in general:

When working on COTTONWOOD, you called it your horror-crime-western. What’s your relationship with genre? Do you consider yourself a genre writer?

SP: Terrill Lankford said, when "Sockdolager" got into "Best American Mystery Stories," "the only mystery in that story is ‘where’s the Crisco?’" That pretty much sums up my attitude toward genre.

And then things get just a little bit silly:

Which super power would you rather have? Flight or invisibility? Explain.

SP: The sneaking-into-the-ladies’-dressing-room voyeuristic aspect of invisibility has its appeal, certainly…let’s say invisibility up to the point of ejaculation, then flying for the shame-filled aftermath.

Having the best of both worlds, eh Scott?

Also worth noting is Phillips’ recommendation for Sam Lipsyte’s HOME LAND, thus confirming this book has Major Blog Buzz (TM).