You know Kyle MacLachlan. You love Kyle MacLachlan. But where does the Kyle we see on TV end and the real Kyle begin? To mark the publication of his memoir Fictional Selves, the beloved actor and star of David Lynch’s Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks and internet darling, joins us live to tell the story of his offbeat journey through Hollywood and the projects that have made him who he is today. During this special evening, Kyle will share behind-the-scenes stories from his most famous roles and collaborations, his battles with fear and fame, and much more. Part masterclass, part confession, he will take us inside the acting process itself: how a character is found, and what it costs to let one go; what 40 years of friendship and collaboration with the late David Lynch taught him about art, instinct, and trust; and why the roles that eluded him shaped him as surely as the ones that made him a cult icon. Come and discover where the fiction ends and the man begins.

This event is presented in partnership with the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture.

• Chicago Humanities is pleased to partner with Chicago’s Seminary Co-op Bookstores, the country’s first not-for-profit bookstore. 
• General public tickets include a copy of Fictional Selves, which you pick up at the event by showing the book voucher in your PDF ticket. Humanist Circle member tickets do not include a book, but anyone can add a book to their cart when selecting their tickets.
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