Remembering Spalding Gray
Conversations about the Writer, Actor and Storyteller
Spalding Gray in the film Revolution #9.
Actor Spalding Gray, famous for his autobiographical monologues, was found dead on March 7 in New York's East River. He'd been missing for two months. In the first of a two-part series, Terry Gross speaks with people who knew Gray well, including his wife, Kathie Russo, and his friend, Robby Stein. The second program features excerpts of Grays Fresh Air interviews.
From Gray's Film 'Swimming to Cambodia'
Audio and video from the actor's monologue:
Gray comments on the Thai ability to make the best of a situation.Gray compares Krumville, N.Y., to Thailand, unfavorably -- and picks the perfect moment to end a vacation.
After a night of partying, Gray films his key scene in 'The Killing Fields.' Gray describes the influence his British producers had on him during filming.Related NPR Stories
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