Here's a little interview I did with the ever-awesome Mr. Nick Hornby about his ever-awesome new book:
In his new novel Slam, Nick Hornby (High Fidelity, About a Boy) tells the story of 15-year-old skateboard-toting Sam, who is coping with his girlfriend’s pregnancy with the help of his best friend and primary male role model: a poster of Tony Hawk.
ALAN: Why did you choose Tony Hawk to be Sam’s guardian angel?
NICK: A few years ago, Tony did a poster campaign for the American Library Association, and in his poster, he was holding a copy of his favorite book, which was High Fidelity. I didn’t know much about skateboarding, and that was the first time he’d ever come into my orbit. When I started Slam, I knew I wanted Sam to have some kind of passion. At first I thought about soccer, because that was my sport, but I decided I wanted it to be a more private thing for him.
ALAN: Have you spoken with Tony about the book?
NICK: We’ve been emailing, and he’s been fantastic, very supportive. He read a manuscript before I turned in the book, and I don’t think he quite realized the extent to which he’d be featured. It must’ve been a bit strange for him.
ESPN: Do you skate yourself?
NICK: I was given a skateboard for my 50th birthday, and I’d say within about three minutes of opening the package, my son and I both had ice packs on our legs. I think that was my final day as a participant.
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