March 2011
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My mother is dating.
Mom: I like Kenny....he is very nice...but the accent!
Me: Accent?
Mom: Boston!
Me: oooh
Mom: It is bad
Me: That's a tough accent to swallow
Mom: Yup
Me: Just imagine he is Matt Damon in Good Will Hunting
Mom: I have been trying. But all I hear is Cliff Claven from Cheers instead!
No American eight-year-old thinks it would be cool to be a distance runner...
– Mark Oppenheimer on the similarities between Long Distance Running and Michael Cera in The Believer
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Comedy and Track & Field
Some Similarities:
1. Sprinters. Are usually the sluts of the team. Their comedian counterparts are usually the first to sell out. Look no further than: Dane Cook, Carlos Mencia.
2. Distance Runners. The sadomasochists of the bunch. Career stand-up comedians are no different. You show me a comedian for life, I’ll show you a glutton for punishment. Case in point: Todd Barry, Louis C.K.,...
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When I was little I used to pretend that my bike was a motorcycle. I used roll up to stop signs and make idling noises. So this video holds a special place in my heart. While I never thought my dog could double as a skateboard, I did far, far weirder things with my days.
via Public School
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Cowboy Ethics
A friend recently shared with me The Ten Principles to live by from the Center of Cowboy Ethics and Leadership. I think they are pretty sensational and relevant to anyone who works in the creative space or otherwise.
1. Live each day with courage
2. Take pride in your work
3. Always finish what you start
4. Do what has to be done
5. Be tough, but fair
6. When you make a promise, keep it
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You think reading up-to-the-second headlines on your iPhone is cutting edge?...
– Brilliant McSweeney’s piece satirizing “new media” ideas. (via flavorpill)
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A project I've been working on. →
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Ability to sculpt clouds
dailysuperpower:
This site is great. I would gladly accept any of these superpowers.
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Girl Talk