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RPGnet: The Inside Scoop on Gaming Page 1 of 8 A library of articles about Online Games Industry insights: The RPGnet Interviews Interview with Gary Gygax, part 1 of 3 by Scott Lynch May 1, 2001 Editor's Introduction I selected Mr. Gygax as my first interview ‘subject for four major feasons: 1. Name recognition, baby: 2. | knew that mentioning his name in my intro piece would generate a flurry of comments, and | reaily wanted to see what the reaction of readers would be; 3. Gygax is now 62, and speaking frankly, he’s not going to be around forever; and 4. While surfing various interviews and web commentaries on gygax and his work, | became alarmed at the general acceptance of rumor and hearsay governing his reputation, "Gygax- trashing” was a widespread pastime. It was taken for granted that he was a “dinosaur,” that he was Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois Date of Birth: July 27, 1938 Current Residence: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Immediate Family: Wife Gail, son Alex at home, six other children grown and on their own: Ernie, Elise, Heidi, Cindy, and Luke Pet: One cat, Nema. Favorite Book(s): Too many to possibly list here! Jack Vance is my favorite author in general, though. Favorite Films: Lots of these- ranging from The Third Manand The Deep, Enter the Dragon,and The Seven Samurai,and including The Longest Day, Alien,and Zardoz.| know I've missed at least two, but... Favorite Musicians: | listen mostly to classical, Spanish guitar, jazz, and some blues too. Of composers, | am drawn to Mozart and Beethoven. Segovia surely was master of the guitar, and the "modern" jazz musicians are my favorites-- Parker, Davis, Gillespie, Hinton, Rich, Anita O'Day, Billie Holliday, Stan Kenton-- all that lot. As to blues, well all the 1940s and 50s performers are fine by me, from Joe Turner and BB King to Leadbelly and Big Momma Thornton. Favorite Beverages: Coffee in the AM, iced tea, a Gibson before dinner, a geod Bordeaux with that meal, Armagnac after. A cool glass of ale (Samuel Adams is fine) just about anytime in between. Favorite Foods: Most any from the top cuisines- (Northern) Italian topping the list, then Chinese, French, FBI(19-cv-1495)-2277