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Daniel Handler Speaks at Sophie Kerr Weekend

March 26, 2010

Author Daniel Handler a.k.a. Lemony Snicket, relayed writerly experiences to prospective and current students as part of Sophie Kerr Weekend.

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Click to enlarge photos by Karly Kolaja '11.

Department of English Chair Kate Moncrief introduces Daniel Handler.
Department of English Chair Kate Moncrief introduces Daniel Handler.
Daniel Handler addresses a packed house in Decker Theatre.
Daniel Handler addresses a packed house in Decker Theatre.
Doug Carter '12 watches as the talk begins.
Doug Carter '12 watches as the talk begins.
Before coming to Chestertown, Daniel Handler researched the area online and imagined pit vipers as the source of a local conflagration, a word here which means "fire."
Before coming to Chestertown, Daniel Handler researched the area online and imagined pit vipers as the source of a local conflagration, a word here which means "fire."
He spoke of novels from childhood that inspired him to write the acclaimed A Series of Unfortunate Events series.
He spoke of novels from childhood that inspired him to write the acclaimed A Series of Unfortunate Events series.
Daniel Handler considers the significance of bravery and plucky heroes in fiction.
Daniel Handler considers the significance of bravery and plucky heroes in fiction.
Daniel Handler describes how he invented the sobriquet, a word which here means "nickname," Lemony Snicket.
Daniel Handler describes how he invented the sobriquet, a word which here means "nickname," Lemony Snicket.
Alyse Bensel '10 listens as Daniel Handler describes his journey as a writer.
Alyse Bensel '10 listens as Daniel Handler describes his journey as a writer.
Daniel Handler shares a truism gleaned from a newspaper advice column.
He shares a truism gleaned from a newspaper advice column.

He pontificates upon the curiosity of a young reader who sent him fan mail.
He pontificates upon the curiosity of a young reader who sent him fan mail.
Kate Moncrief, Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Robert Mooney, and Ernest A. Howard Professor of English Literature Richard Gillin listen as connections are made between anecdotes.
Kate Moncrief, Associate Professor of English and Creative Writing Robert Mooney, and Ernest A. Howard Professor of English Literature Richard Gillin listen as connections are made between anecdotes.
Daniel Handler concludes with a dramatic flourish before answering questions from the audience.
Daniel Handler concludes with a dramatic flourish before answering questions from the audience.
Students purchased books following the event and had them signed by the author.
Students purchased books following the event and had them signed by the author.