The headless cupid
Why did you decide to start your book that way?ĭANIEL HANDLER: Well, it seemed only fair to warn anyone who was seeking cheerfulness. Now, your book, as we heard, starts with a warning that readers might be better off with a more cheerful book. Terry Gross interviewed Daniel Handler in 2001. They tell the tales of three unlucky orphans who live lives filled with misery and woe.
The headless cupid series#
It's based on a series of satirical gothic novels for children by Lemony Snicket, the pen name of Daniel Handler.
The headless cupid tv#
Look away.Ī new TV version of "A Series Of Unfortunate Events" premieres today on Netflix. It's hard to fathom how the orphans managed to live through it, but how a decent person like yourself would even want to view it - just look away. He tries to steal their fortune with a plot that's not quite lawful. Three children lose their home and go to live with someone awful. Every single episode is nothing but dismay so look away.
The show will wreck your evening, your home life and your day. NEIL PATRICK HARRIS: (As Count Olaf, singing) Look away.
(SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS")