Michael Chabon is an American novelist whose second book, "Wonder Boys", was turned into a film. Dylan was asked to write a song for the film. Dylan wrote "Things Have Changed", for which he received his Oscar.
Dylan was recently given an award by the American Academy of Arts and Letters, though he did not turn up to receive it in person. The address this year was given by Michael Chabon under the title "Rock and Roll". It is difficult to paraphrase his speech but, mainly, it was about the influence of rock lyrics on his own writing. He cites Dylan, of course, but also several other songwriters. He mentions "Wild West End" at one point, for example, but perhaps more interesting than specifics, he refers to Mark as an under-rated lyricist.
Here's the link if you wish to hear it in full. When you press "Listen" at the bottom, you may have to wait for it to load (I did, anyway) but it's not that long a speech.
http://www.artsandletters.org/ceremonial_blashfield_current.php