I've probably thought about this more than I should have over the past few years. My impressions are based on:Originally Posted by Rocky
Video footage: Interviews from 1964-2004, Don't Look Back (official release and unreleased footage), the Scorcese documentary, Renaldo & Clara (all 4 hours of it, unfortunately), acting roles in movies like Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, Masked & Anonymous, and Catchfire, promo videos, and concert bootlegs.
Audio: Radio interviews (like the 1962 Cynthia Gooding interview), comments and dialogue made during concerts that show up on bootlegs (and the officially released live shows), and casual recordings like the Genuine Basement Tapes.
Written: Chronicles Vol.1. Also the collected lyrics---somewhat, since lyrics aren't necessarily telling, but they seem to show evidence of strong Fi.
Accounts: Descriptions of Dylan by Jakob Dylan, Joan Baez, and random band/entourage members.
Concerts: Eight or so when I was up front by the stage. Dylan's expressions are interesting to watch. I have a friend who makes the same expressions, so it was really weird the first time I was in the front row at a concert.
Of course this list doesn't prove anything (except that maybe I'm crazy), so I will try to find specific examples of things I noticed and post them soon. (It will probably take me a little while.)
I apologize for not having been more specific in my previous post. I read your original post several times. Rob Stoner's comments certainly contradict the public perception of Dylan, but I don't think they contradict his being ISFj. (My ISFj friend is the same way about attention and "acting" in front of people, and I am certain of his type, so it is at least possible.) Your posts are always insightful and well-thought out, and I highly respect your opinion, so when I first read this thread, I thought about it for awhile before replying. I really do feel sure about what I've said, but it is of course fine for us to disagree.


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