Quote: Creative Integrity

[wowie]

There can be little doubt that Viggo’s fame generates more interest for Perceval than they might otherwise enjoy, but it’s also become clear to me that Perceval has a great deal of respect among dealers of fine art & fine art books as well as of dissident writers. Perceval’s authors are respected by their peers, and in art and politics, that’s no small claim. Viggo himself is a man possessed of both great creative integrity and strong, lucid political conviction. That he has used the fruits of his success as an actor to found Perceval is an extremely rare sort of endeavor but absolutely true to the man himself. There’s a paradoxical quality to Viggo - he’s a fiercely individual entity with an enviable creative output, but he simultaneously possesses a strong sense of community responsibility. I think Perceval is just one manifestation of that drive to illuminate work by others that might go unnoticed. It’s a very, very positive quality, in my opinion.

David Newsom
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[pusspower.livejournal.com]

Viggo- the constant paradox. Much like my feelings for him...

[romarie.livejournal.com]

I love this man just 'cause it has very many aspects, apparently contradictories,indeed he's a very complex person, with so many "things" in its soul, so many sides, so many hidden angles.....but it's the main reason which I admire him

[fomocobaby.livejournal.com]

Very paradoxical. He creates a vanity press, then works his butt off to keep it from being just a vanity press. He doesn't hide his good looks, but works hard to develop himself as a character actor...he must love to do things the hard way!

[oldfolkie.livejournal.com]

Great interview, & thanks so much for introducing me to a very interesting web-site!

[urgayleswoman.livejournal.com]

I'm very happy to read that article- thank you!

[swell67.livejournal.com]

Thought I'd drop in a message, hope that's ok! I'd have to agree with you there Wwowie. A lot of people could learn from Vigs. I like the fact that he is not a hollywood yes man and sticks to his political convictions no matter what. He has his head and heart in the right place. Swellx

[wwowie.livejournal.com]

Oh! I didn't realize you were here... friended you back :)