So I found this interview that I have to share with you all. It’s with writer David Coggins, who, I must admit, I had never heard of until now. Apparently he’s all over the place, writing for Interview Magazine and a ton of blogs. This video interview is part of this project sponsored by Absolut called “THIRTY DAYS NY”. According to the website “THIRTYDAYSNY is a celebration of the merger of arts and culture. The challenge was building out, organizing, managing, and presenting a live gallery space open to the public for one month in the heart of New York City.” More info about it can be found here. Sounds/looks amazing.
But back to my man Mr. Coggins. I’ve learned a few things about him (and you will too if you watch the interview.) He’s got an impressive pad, with an amazing college of books and random collectibles. He can simultaneously pull off a beard AND a jacket and tie. And he’s pretentious, but in a lovable way. So enjoy this interesting character, check out Thirty Days NY, AND go to the concert on Tuesday.
P.S. David Coggins, if you Google your name and this comes up, please be my friend.
Yesterday’s New York Times op-ed page contained a fun, quick 100 question quiz on 2009 in news, politics, music, film, books, etc. Its a good refresher for what went on these past 365 days. The online version is interactive, and you can see your results as you play along. Here it is. On that note, out with 2009 and in with 2010. Happy New Year!!!
(P.S. On the first section, which asks you to match a famous figure head with a quote of theirs, make sure you don’t confuse the words of Barack Obama with those of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. That would not be good.)
