What retirement? Novelist Philip Roth to be interviewed for Stephen Colbert’s book club
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Philip Roth apparently still isn’t done with his retirement, especially when tempted by the chance to chat with Stephen Colbert.
Comedy Central spokesman Steve Albani told The Associated Press on Wednesday the celebrated novelist has agreed to an “extended interview” in July for the cOlbert Book Club.
The 81-year-old Roth has more than once announced he has given his last interview and over the past two weeks has insisted he’s done with making public appearances. One promise to quit has been kept: He hasn’t released a new book since 2010.
Colbert has interviewed numerous authors and notably had a hilarious talk with Maurice Sendak that aired in 2012.
His book club has included segments on Ernest Hemingway and J.D. Salinger. Its name is spelled with an Oprah-esque capital O.
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