[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fPTrcdo7L1Fouq5BZd8EWGAwMiqIRaiYosiamUlbP4Q0":3,"$f2L9ZeHgLTM0hxLUtNFeiAidRNc0KVpRCile6XZuvo68":16},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},102226,"Josh Radnor","J",144,null,"josh-radnor",[12],{"tag_id":13,"tag_name":14,"tag_count":15},56,"thinking",13,{"quotes":17,"pagination":83},[18,27,33,41,47,53,59,65,71,77],{"id":19,"quote_text":20,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":23,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":26},3753683,"I know not everyone starts out reading high literature. If you read enough you might be drawn to some other things, so maybe those vampire books are what they call 'gateway books.' I just coined that term. I don't know if there's a thing called 'gateway books.'",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nJosh Radnor, the actor and director known for his roles in _How I Met Your Mother_ and _Happythankyoumoreplease_, shared these thoughts on reading and literary tastes during an interview or public appearance, likely around the time of his film's release (2010). As a creative, he was reflecting on his own journey with literature and how it might inspire others. Radnor's interest in exploring themes from high to popular culture suggests a nuanced understanding of audience engagement.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nRadnor reveals an astute awareness of the hierarchical structure within literary preferences by suggesting that even \"vampire books\" can serve as a gateway to more complex works, thus challenging traditional notions of elitism and artistic merit. By coining the term \"gateway books,\" he subtly subverts the idea that there's only one path or level of appreciation for literature.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, creatives and professionals can reframe their approach to engaging audiences by acknowledging that diverse tastes and entry points are valid starting points, rather than gateways to judgment. By embracing these \"gateway books\" as potential catalysts for further exploration, individuals can build bridges between different cultural and artistic spheres, fostering a more inclusive appreciation of literature and the arts.",{"id":28,"quote_text":29,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":30,"source":31,"quote_tag":32,"commentary":9},3753564,"I find myself going out less and less. When you're 22 and see older people start to do that, it's depressing, but once you hit 30, you think, 'Wow, I've been working all week - it might be really nice to stay in!'",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":34,"quote_text":35,"author_id":5,"source_id":36,"has_image":22,"author":37,"source":38,"quote_tag":39,"commentary":40},3171165,"There’s something touching about a kid who’s reading a book that’s printed on actual paper. I think that anything that kids start reading, within reason, can lead to other discoveries.",6,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from Josh Radnor's 2010 film \"Happythankyoumoreplease,\" where he portrayed a character reflecting on the joys of physical books and reading for children. As an actor and writer, Radnor has often expressed his love for literature and the importance of storytelling in his work. During this time, there was a growing concern about the impact of technology on children's reading habits.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight here is that it's not just about the content of what children are reading, but rather the process of engaging with physical media itself. Radnor suggests that even if the book itself is not a groundbreaking piece of literature, the act of holding and reading a physical copy can lead to a deeper appreciation for storytelling and potentially spark further curiosity in young readers.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider incorporating tactile experiences into your own creative or professional workflow. Instead of solely relying on digital tools, make time for activities that involve hands-on engagement, such as writing with pen and paper, sketching by hand, or reading physical copies of books, to foster a deeper connection to the material and potentially unlock new ideas and perspectives.",{"id":42,"quote_text":43,"author_id":5,"source_id":36,"has_image":22,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},3171163,"Each film is difficult, in its own particular way. There’s a unique set of challenges on every movie.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":48,"quote_text":49,"author_id":5,"source_id":36,"has_image":22,"author":50,"source":51,"quote_tag":52,"commentary":9},3171160,"What I write is very personal, but not autobiographical. It’s more ‘thematically personal’ – what’s up in my life in terms of themes at the moment.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":36,"has_image":22,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3171157,"Even though I occasionally appear on it, I don’t watch television.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":36,"has_image":22,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3171154,"A lot of times, we’re just sold these movies that are really cynically conceived and marketed, and they just want you there opening weekend, before everybody finds out it’s not so good.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":36,"has_image":22,"author":68,"source":69,"quote_tag":70,"commentary":9},3171149,"I care about reading, a lot. It’s a big part of my life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":72,"quote_text":73,"author_id":5,"source_id":36,"has_image":22,"author":74,"source":75,"quote_tag":76,"commentary":9},3171142,"Here’s the problem: I don’t like who I’ve become when my iPhone is within reach. I find myself checking e-mails and responding to texts throughout the day with some kind of Pavlovian ferocity – it’s not a conscious act, but a reflexive one.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":78,"quote_text":79,"author_id":5,"source_id":36,"has_image":22,"author":80,"source":81,"quote_tag":82,"commentary":9},3171139,"It’s really hard to be poor in New York – I was really poor when I lived in New York.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":84,"totalPages":85,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":86},1,15,10]