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November 17, 2009 by Betsy Bird

WBBT: Dan Santat Interview

November 17, 2009 by Betsy Bird   18 comments

For the first time ever, I am indulging in a Video Interview for the WBBT.  Our subject is Dan Santat, one of the wonders of the illustration biz.  This is, without a doubt, one of the best interviews I’ve ever done, and it’s all thanks to Dan.

The following will appear during this interview at some point: Lightsabers, clones, chicken puppets, Rock Band, the digestion of hamburgers, L.A., New York, tears, sweat, and very little blood.

Here are two versions of the interview, depending on what your computer can take.  This is a Vimeo interview in full:

Interview with Dan Santat from Elizabeth Bird on Vimeo.

And here is the same video, split into two parts for YouTube:

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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About Betsy Bird

Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.

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  1. Scope Notes says

    November 17, 2009 at 4:24 am

    Hilarious! Thanks to you and Dan for introducing the “dramatic reenactment” to the illustrator interview. Great stuff.

  2. Jarrett says

    November 17, 2009 at 5:15 am

    Dan is the hardest working person I know. And that talent?! He has more talent in one thumb than most of us could ever dream of having….

    Great video!

  3. Terry Doherty says

    November 17, 2009 at 6:11 am

    What a great way to start the morning. Thanks, Dan & Betsy. Great pics, great fun, great soundtrack!

  4. Jules, 7-Imp says

    November 17, 2009 at 7:03 am

    That was seven. kinds. of. awesome.

  5. Tammi says

    November 17, 2009 at 8:32 am

    Man, someone hand me a tissue.

    Riveting performance, Betsy and Dan!

    P.S. I want a Dan Clone for Christmas.

  6. Little Willow says

    November 17, 2009 at 8:37 am

    Way fun!

  7. Nathan Hale says

    November 17, 2009 at 9:38 am

    Go Dan! That was awesome.

    “The Mann Chinese Theater, the Chinese Man Theater.” Haha

  8. Pam Calvert says

    November 17, 2009 at 9:45 am

    LOVE THIS!!!

    But Betsy, that was disgusting and almost sacrilegious watching you eat that cardboard burger right after Dan ate the juicy, delectable In-N-Out burger. If for no other reason, you should go to LA JUST FOR In-N-Out burgers!!!!

  9. Fuse #8 says

    November 17, 2009 at 10:19 am

    Ha! I love that the L.A. contingent is as faithful to their In-N-Out burgers as Dan is. Guess I’ll have to try one, eh?

  10. lisa in berlin says

    November 17, 2009 at 10:23 am

    That WAS fabulously entertaining, and you happen to have a very sweet dimple on your right cheek (or thereabouts) that showed up nicely in the video.

  11. Tarie says

    November 17, 2009 at 11:35 am

    OMG!!! Betsy and Dan have raised the bar for illustrator interviews!

  12. L Cashin says

    November 17, 2009 at 12:06 pm

    Great interview Betsy. You need to warm people about the clone stuff,though.

  13. Lisa Yee says

    November 17, 2009 at 12:20 pm

    Amazing. Both of you. But I wonder, how many hamburgers did you two have to eat to get that perfect burger-eating scene?

  14. Babymouse says

    November 17, 2009 at 1:52 pm

    Dan Santat is a force of nature!

  15. Tanita says

    November 18, 2009 at 4:11 am

    Man.

    a.) I miss home like wow and oh, my word.
    b.) Betsy, you’re such a hoot.
    c.) The two of you together are hilarious.

    This was the best WBBT interview EVER.

  16. Rebecca Stead says

    November 18, 2009 at 7:14 am

    This. is. wonderful.

    And now I am a raving Dan Santat fan. (I’ve been your fan for a while, Betsy.)

  17. James Kennedy says

    November 18, 2009 at 9:43 am

    Fantastic interview on both sides!

    If indeed people are getting clones for Christmas, I’ll take the Betsy model.

  18. Vickie says

    November 24, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    You both are ****ing geniuses. I haven’t enjoyed a Fuse #8 video this much since, uh, well, I usually skip over the videos. I sure am glad I watched this one!

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