Michael Redhill
Michael Redhill
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Michael Redhill is the pen name of Michael Holman, a Canadian novelist, poet, and playwright.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on August 25, 1966, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Still active today.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Canadian novelist, poet, and playwright.
Early Life and Background
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Michael Redhill was born into a family of writers and artists. His father, John Robert Colombo, is a well-known writer and professor at the University of Toronto. Growing up in a creative household instilled in Redhill an appreciation for language and storytelling. He spent much of his childhood reading widely and exploring the city's cultural attractions.
Redhill attended York University, where he earned a degree in English Literature. During this time, he began to develop his writing skills and explore various forms of literary expression. His early work was influenced by the Toronto literary scene, which was then experiencing a vibrant resurgence of creativity.
Major Accomplishments
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Michael Redhill has published several critically acclaimed novels, including:
_Cocksure_ (1993), a novel that explores the intersection of identity and language.
_The Beloved Guest_ (2007), a novel that delves into the complexities of human relationships.
* _Ladies' Night at the Hugo House_ (2018), a novel that examines the lives of two women navigating love, loss, and identity.
His work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including the Governor General's Award for English-language fiction. Redhill's writing often explores themes of identity, language, and human relationships.
Notable Works or Actions
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In addition to his novels, Redhill has published several collections of poetry and essays. His work is characterized by its lyrical prose, nuanced characterization, and exploration of the complexities of human experience.
Redhill has also been involved in various literary initiatives, including teaching creative writing workshops and participating in literary festivals. He continues to be a prominent figure in the Canadian literary scene.
Impact and Legacy
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Michael Redhill's impact on Canadian literature is undeniable. His work has helped shape the country's literary identity, exploring themes that resonate with readers across the nation.
Redhill's influence extends beyond his own writing, as he has inspired a new generation of writers to experiment with language and form. His commitment to promoting Canadian literature and culture has earned him recognition as one of the country's leading literary figures.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Michael Redhill is widely quoted and remembered for his incisive insights into the human experience. His writing offers a unique perspective on identity, language, and relationships, making him a valuable voice in contemporary literature.
His ability to craft nuanced characters and explore complex themes has earned him a reputation as one of Canada's most innovative writers. Redhill's influence can be seen in the work of many other writers, cementing his legacy as a leading figure in Canadian literature.
Quotes by Michael Redhill
Men want to be right. Let them, I say. It drives him crazy when I won’t take the other end of the rope. “Okay, you’re right” are three devastating words.
When these pocket computers started getting common, old people like me catastrophized about how bad it was going to be, but we were wrong. It’s much worse. We’ve been looking at each other’s faces for a million years. But now you don’t see faces anymore. At night on the sidewalks of Toronto people walk around in the dark looking down into tiny lamplit rooms they hold in their hands.
Winter here arrives, stays, persists, goes away a little, then comes back and people start leaping off the bridges. That’s approximately March, when jumping is at its apogee, but even then, winter isn’t over. What it likes to do is go away for a week in April and then return for three days and finish grandpa off.
The idea of a pseudonym had been flitting around my brain for a long time, along with its cognate, disappearance. In the 1980s, I published some poems under a pen name in a literary magazine to see what it would feel like. It was fun. It was even a little thrilling.
Charity should be blind to everything but need. Our personal feelings should not determine whose starvation is legitimate.
I'd fully taken the road many people start on, but most abandon: common sense had given me a miss, and I'd become an artist.
I'd had an early stint in acting school, and there was something satisfying about becoming a character, about being inside another mind that you had to create out of yourself. As I moved toward a life in writing, I found many of the things I'd learned in acting school still applied.
It's no mistake that the moment of impregnation is called conception: at first, parenthood is nothing more than an idea.
Depression is a surfeit of empathy - a killing empathy - that makes depressives great friends to everyone but themselves. Having a self is a rough business, and depressives can empathize with others who have to deal with it, but not with themselves.
I've always loved Houdini, not just because of what he did, but also because of what he stood for. He was a self-made man in a time when the idea of celebrity was still new, and he used his celebrity for good.