This week, Nora had an opportunity to speak with writer Alain de Botton about his newest book, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work.
Nora and Alain talked about how work has changed in recent years, and why we should try to see work as beautiful, and not boring.
A shorter version of this interview will air on Episode 90 of Spark, but you can hear the full, uncut interview below, or download the MP3. [runs 27:06]
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This is a very enjoyable interview,
fascinating; you both converse with such ease.
One of our friends, after he retired from transportation,
took a container ship 'round the world; it had always
been a dream to see the other side of ports.
In the spirit of Alain's airport observations,
there's an album which could be a thematic soundtrack for the book.
Cellist Julia Kent's 2007 collection called 'Delay'
where she set out to "make a solo record inspired
by touring and the disjunctions of travel.
Incorporating multitracked cello, omnichord, and field recordings
from airports around the world …"
http://music.juliakent.com/album/delay