Palahniuk, Foley, Costello

Studio 360 | Jan 11, 2011

Kurt Andersen talks with ultraviolent novelist Chuck Palahniuk about why we love watching gruesome things that we hope never happen to us. A Foley artist explains how she uses sound effects to make hurting seem nastier. Jack Handey – of Saturday Night Live “Deep Thoughts” fame -- talks tough to our enemies. Plus: Elvis Costello stops by to explain why he wanted to tinker with some of his classic hits.

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