WE ARE SHOOTING A SMALL, VERY LOW BUDGET, PASSION PROJECT OF A MUSIC VIDEO SATURDAY NIGHT WITH THE ONE AND ONLY PERRY FARRELL AND ARE LOOKING FOR INTERESTING, HOT, ATTRACTIVE PEOPLE WHO ARE WILLING TO HANG OUT IN A BEAUTIFUL HOUSE WITH A DECK AND A POOL, AND WATCH ONE OF THE GREATEST FRONT MEN IN HISTORY ROCK IN THE LIVING ROOM.
A FEW KEY NOTES:
1. WE WELCOME COUPLES, BUT PLEASE KNOW IF YOU ARRIVE SOLO, YOU WILL BE PAIRED UP WITH SOMEONE AND WILL BE ASKED TO MAKE OUT WITH THAT PERSON. THIS IS ALL DONE WITH TASTE AND CLASS, AND VERY PROFESSIONAL AND SHOULD NOT CONSTRUED AS ANYTHING THAN ART.
2. THERE WILL BE SOME ON SET NUDITY, AND WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW MEN AND WOMEN WHO WOULD BE WILLING TO GO TOPLESS. AGAIN, TASTE, CLASS, AND PROFESSIONAL. QUICK SHOTS, TASTEFULLY FRAMED.
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE OPEN TO THIS.
3. IT WILL BE A LONG, BUT COMFORTABLE DAY.
WE WILL NEED YOU TO COMMIT TO BEING THERE FROM 3:30PM-1:00AM.
HOWEVER, THIS IS NOT A COLD BORING SOUND STAGE, BUT A VERY NICE HOME WHERE YOU CAN LOUNGE BY THE POOL AND ENJOY THE VIEW.
4. MEN SHOULD HAVE A BLACK SUIT WITH A BLACK SHIRT, OR AT THE LEAST THE SHIRT AND POSSIBLY A VEST. ALSO, PLEASE WEAR A RED TIE.
WOMEN, BLACK OR RED DRESSES, ACCESSORIZE HOWEVER YOU WISH.
5. AND THE WORST PART, NO PAY. WE WILL HAVE CATERING AND CRAFT SERVICE, A BEAUTIFUL SPACE, AND THE ROCK AND ROLL THOUGH.
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR BACK FROM OUR LOVELY ANGELENOS THIS EVENING BEFORE YOU GO OUT AND START TROUBLE.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
When does music become more than entertainment?
When does music become more than entertainment?
When it was admitted on various websites, blogs, and other forms of online news medias that Jane's Addiction would be getting back together to play at La Cita downtown, there was a sudden frenzy. Was this actually going to be with Eric Avery, the original bass player, who besides the NME's Godlike Genius award show in April, hasn't been playing with the band since 1991? Before that show in April, there was no hope that Eric would ever rejoin the band. For the first reunion in 97, Perry and the Boys decided on Flea to be their Bass player, but that was after Avery firmly said "NO." Other tours included Alanis Morissette's Chris Chaney on Bass, and oddly enough, Eric had played for Alanis also, and even dated her briefly. Martin Lenoble, who played Bass in Farrell's other project 'Porno for Pyros, had also been enlisted, for a brief period before Chaney.
All of these alternate Bass players are extraordinary musicians. But most fans will agree that having Eric back into the mix makes a huge difference. Canadian Barton Saunders flew in from Toronto just for the set, which he got into by sleeping on the sidewalk outside of La Cita, and than hanging out in the bar all day. I myself spent over 5 hours in line and didn't get in. That's the last time I'll stand in line that long for a show. I'd only do it for these guys. Even "Jane" Bainter, whom the band is named after, was asking me how she could get on the list!
So, I guess something must be in the stars, because that was the same day I heard that good Old Axl and his band is finally releasing Chinese Democracy, albeit only through Best Buy. Maybe Janes and Guns will tour together? Two L.A. legends of yore? Two champions who used to be at odds? I'm sure many Jane's fans would hate me for suggesting that bill, but you have to admit, it would be interesting. I know Axl was wearing a Janes Addiction show at a certain Rock in Rio gig. Guess he didn't have anything left to prove at that point, he could admit that he loved a fellow band from the city of angels. I heard in the early days the band didn't exactly love each other. I get that it was a more passive aggressive rivalry though. Now getting the original lineup for Guns and roses, that would surely be more than entertainment- that would be a miracle. But who knows? After all, this is the city of angels.
When it was admitted on various websites, blogs, and other forms of online news medias that Jane's Addiction would be getting back together to play at La Cita downtown, there was a sudden frenzy. Was this actually going to be with Eric Avery, the original bass player, who besides the NME's Godlike Genius award show in April, hasn't been playing with the band since 1991? Before that show in April, there was no hope that Eric would ever rejoin the band. For the first reunion in 97, Perry and the Boys decided on Flea to be their Bass player, but that was after Avery firmly said "NO." Other tours included Alanis Morissette's Chris Chaney on Bass, and oddly enough, Eric had played for Alanis also, and even dated her briefly. Martin Lenoble, who played Bass in Farrell's other project 'Porno for Pyros, had also been enlisted, for a brief period before Chaney.
All of these alternate Bass players are extraordinary musicians. But most fans will agree that having Eric back into the mix makes a huge difference. Canadian Barton Saunders flew in from Toronto just for the set, which he got into by sleeping on the sidewalk outside of La Cita, and than hanging out in the bar all day. I myself spent over 5 hours in line and didn't get in. That's the last time I'll stand in line that long for a show. I'd only do it for these guys. Even "Jane" Bainter, whom the band is named after, was asking me how she could get on the list!
So, I guess something must be in the stars, because that was the same day I heard that good Old Axl and his band is finally releasing Chinese Democracy, albeit only through Best Buy. Maybe Janes and Guns will tour together? Two L.A. legends of yore? Two champions who used to be at odds? I'm sure many Jane's fans would hate me for suggesting that bill, but you have to admit, it would be interesting. I know Axl was wearing a Janes Addiction show at a certain Rock in Rio gig. Guess he didn't have anything left to prove at that point, he could admit that he loved a fellow band from the city of angels. I heard in the early days the band didn't exactly love each other. I get that it was a more passive aggressive rivalry though. Now getting the original lineup for Guns and roses, that would surely be more than entertainment- that would be a miracle. But who knows? After all, this is the city of angels.
Dear person hammering loudly every morning:
wednesday, october 29, 2008
Dear Person hammering loudly every morning:
Must you always be fixing something while I'm trying to sleep? Why can't you wait until the afternoon for your so badly needed repairs? I would love to turn up my bass and rock out here every night, but I don't because IT'S AN APARTMENT. oh yeah, did I mention OTHER PEOPLE LIVE HERE? I swear to god, if it's not the LEAF BLOWER, the CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, and now YOU. I need an industrial style set of ear plugs to catch some shut eye around here. Anyone else with the same problem?
Dear Person hammering loudly every morning:
Must you always be fixing something while I'm trying to sleep? Why can't you wait until the afternoon for your so badly needed repairs? I would love to turn up my bass and rock out here every night, but I don't because IT'S AN APARTMENT. oh yeah, did I mention OTHER PEOPLE LIVE HERE? I swear to god, if it's not the LEAF BLOWER, the CONSTRUCTION WORKERS, and now YOU. I need an industrial style set of ear plugs to catch some shut eye around here. Anyone else with the same problem?
Sunday, October 26, 2008
dust funder
Dust fund babies
Dressed like dylan circa 1964
5 and dime cap : you ain't even poor
your daddy's rich
but you've got a shirt you stitched
Dressed like dylan circa 1964
5 and dime cap : you ain't even poor
your daddy's rich
but you've got a shirt you stitched
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
dicotomas hippopotamus
one day you're happy and than you're mad
i thought you're laid back
and now you're mad
there's a pot of gold in your soul
but you're looking for it
in the dust bowl
in a rabbit skull
gonna find it.
i thought you're laid back
and now you're mad
there's a pot of gold in your soul
but you're looking for it
in the dust bowl
in a rabbit skull
gonna find it.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
dialogue/ movie ideas
dialogue
"You keep on lettin' them treat you like less than a man, pretty soon you ARE less than a man. Pretty soon you're just a piece of meat. Objectified, victimized. And what do you think a man does who's treated like that long enough? After he get's tired of turning the other cheek, soon he becomes the victimizer. It's only a matter of time. It may take two months, it may take 20 years, but sooner or later, weakness becomes brutality."
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Movie Ideas.
I got a new idea about a guy who goes into a temp agency, he's a young guy looking for a job, kind of off the streets. The agency is a real catty place, a bunch of ladies sitting around gossiping, and it's run by the conservative michelle zyman.
She tells him 'never come into a job interview without a resume,' etc. All the ladies take him for a loser but she see's something in him and looks him up online and finds out he's a musician, a writer, kind of becomes interested in his character. I started thinking about how with the internet people snoop around about people more and you never hear about that in the movies.
She sees a lot of holes in his applications, and helps him around it, helps him get a job, etc.
We soon find out Michelle is a single Mother and doesn't have it as easy as some would think. We also find out that she gave up a child for adoption and begins to suspect that our main character is her son. It'll be called temps on time.
"You keep on lettin' them treat you like less than a man, pretty soon you ARE less than a man. Pretty soon you're just a piece of meat. Objectified, victimized. And what do you think a man does who's treated like that long enough? After he get's tired of turning the other cheek, soon he becomes the victimizer. It's only a matter of time. It may take two months, it may take 20 years, but sooner or later, weakness becomes brutality."
posted by jeremy ferrick's mosaic at 6:05 pm 0 comments
Movie Ideas.
I got a new idea about a guy who goes into a temp agency, he's a young guy looking for a job, kind of off the streets. The agency is a real catty place, a bunch of ladies sitting around gossiping, and it's run by the conservative michelle zyman.
She tells him 'never come into a job interview without a resume,' etc. All the ladies take him for a loser but she see's something in him and looks him up online and finds out he's a musician, a writer, kind of becomes interested in his character. I started thinking about how with the internet people snoop around about people more and you never hear about that in the movies.
She sees a lot of holes in his applications, and helps him around it, helps him get a job, etc.
We soon find out Michelle is a single Mother and doesn't have it as easy as some would think. We also find out that she gave up a child for adoption and begins to suspect that our main character is her son. It'll be called temps on time.
Rollins
Letter to Henry Rollins
Dear Henry.
I don't usually write fanmail, I usually figure people I write won't read
it or whatever. I figure you read some of yours, so maybe you'll get to
mine. I guess what I want to say is, I really appreciate your work. You
make me laugh sometimes, mad sometimes, and mainly what you make me do is
nod my head in agreement. I think about your airport schpiel when I'm
trying to make my way the escalator and people are just standing there.
I watched a bunch of your stuff today, and your Israel concert was
insane! I love that place too, my grandma lived there for a while after
surviving Auschwitz. Funny thing is, she's this 87 year old woman, and
somehow I feel like you two would get along! Anyways man, simply put, I
just wanted to say that you help me get through the day sometimes.
Because you realize the crap of the universe, but you don't let it stop
you from experiencing life the way you want to. I remember I used to jog
on the beach, and I had a vision of you telling me to run faster, work
harder. A Friend of mine recently sent me something you wrote about
working out, how that teacher encouraged you to become stronger.
I feel like you do the same thing for me. And I just wanted so say
Thank You for making my life better.
Jeremy Ferrick.
Dear Henry.
I don't usually write fanmail, I usually figure people I write won't read
it or whatever. I figure you read some of yours, so maybe you'll get to
mine. I guess what I want to say is, I really appreciate your work. You
make me laugh sometimes, mad sometimes, and mainly what you make me do is
nod my head in agreement. I think about your airport schpiel when I'm
trying to make my way the escalator and people are just standing there.
I watched a bunch of your stuff today, and your Israel concert was
insane! I love that place too, my grandma lived there for a while after
surviving Auschwitz. Funny thing is, she's this 87 year old woman, and
somehow I feel like you two would get along! Anyways man, simply put, I
just wanted to say that you help me get through the day sometimes.
Because you realize the crap of the universe, but you don't let it stop
you from experiencing life the way you want to. I remember I used to jog
on the beach, and I had a vision of you telling me to run faster, work
harder. A Friend of mine recently sent me something you wrote about
working out, how that teacher encouraged you to become stronger.
I feel like you do the same thing for me. And I just wanted so say
Thank You for making my life better.
Jeremy Ferrick.
neocons
I believe that stupid neocon pundits know that what they're saying is wrong.
But they're all bought off. Michael Savage, Hannity, O'Reilly, they're all crooks. Not only do I not believe a word they say, I don't believe that THEY believe a word they say. You got your Handel on the law moron who tends to think the louder he raises his voice, the more a point is proven. I respect porn stars more, at least they're honest about what they're shilling.
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Neo cons, you know you're wrong
http://noworldsystem.com/category/bill-handel/
when are these stupid pundits gonna come forward and admit what they've been denying? They can't be THAT stupid.
But they're all bought off. Michael Savage, Hannity, O'Reilly, they're all crooks. Not only do I not believe a word they say, I don't believe that THEY believe a word they say. You got your Handel on the law moron who tends to think the louder he raises his voice, the more a point is proven. I respect porn stars more, at least they're honest about what they're shilling.
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Neo cons, you know you're wrong
http://noworldsystem.com/category/bill-handel/
when are these stupid pundits gonna come forward and admit what they've been denying? They can't be THAT stupid.
spaceship martini is a great band.
Spaceship Martini is a great band.
I saw them last night at Molly Malone's. There was like 20 people there, including Terence Leclere's mother, who I talked to. Terence is in the band and also has his own band, Ric Veda. These are the kinds of bands I've been wanting to see. Both of them have sort of a post punk, semi hippy in the city type of sound that I relate to and that tugs at my heartstrings. I want to do an interview with both bands and post it on my blog.
I saw them last night at Molly Malone's. There was like 20 people there, including Terence Leclere's mother, who I talked to. Terence is in the band and also has his own band, Ric Veda. These are the kinds of bands I've been wanting to see. Both of them have sort of a post punk, semi hippy in the city type of sound that I relate to and that tugs at my heartstrings. I want to do an interview with both bands and post it on my blog.
wednesday, september 24, 2008
i only want to be famous if god will let me
i only want to be famous
if god will let me
i don't need to be popular
if it doesn't help me feel free
i don't want to preach to a choir
that doesn't get me
so help me find my way
today
i don't need a million dollars
or the biggest mansion in town
in fact i like the place i'm living
i only hope i don't get kicked out
i appreciate just about anything
that comes about
and finds it's way to me
like that time we found a guitar in the dumpster
in century city
Always thought it'd be fun to be on the cover of a magazine
or maybe just somehow be part of some kind of scene
cause I got ideas for a million things
thoughts on how life could really be
and I guess I'm just looking for the right person to listen to me.
i only want to be famous if god will let me
i only want to be famous
if god will let me
i don't need to be popular
if it doesn't help me feel free
i don't want to preach to a choir
that doesn't get me
so help me find my way
today
i don't need a million dollars
or the biggest mansion in town
in fact i like the place i'm living
i only hope i don't get kicked out
i appreciate just about anything
that comes about
and finds it's way to me
like that time we found a guitar in the dumpster
in century city
Always thought it'd be fun to be on the cover of a magazine
or maybe just somehow be part of some kind of scene
cause I got ideas for a million things
thoughts on how life could really be
and I guess I'm just looking for the right person to listen to me.
blogs moved over from my other blog
Name for a rap album:
rap album:
2 fat 2 die
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Weekend with Suzie
Friday night we watched CASABLANCA. ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/ )
Saturday we went to Bagel Nosh. http://www.yelp.com/biz/bagel-nosh-santa-monica
Than we went and parked near the Promenade and danced to her Car Stereo on top of a parking garage to Springsteen,
U2's October, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Than we went to see Religulous http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0815241/ at Laemmales, than had Sushi across the street.
Than we had some drinks at the Penthouse in the Huntley Hotel http://thehuntleyhotel.com/penthouse-restaurant.php
I do not think I've ever seen a better view from a toilet stall in my entire life. After that, we went home and watched another
Bogart movie, The dark passage. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039302/.
The next day we looked at cats and dogs at the pound py pico/ sawtelle and had some indian food. We concluded the day
by looking at 2 houses and 2 condos for sale over by Montana st.
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John Demartini
was on the radio today I was driving back from my interview for Hollywood CPR. It was exactly the stuff I needed to hear.
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tuesday, october 7, 2008
MY MOM!!!!!!!!
My mom was interviewed about the debatesin the Press Democrat, here's what she said:
Frieda Ferrick was having coffee with friend Sharon Daniels-Duerr of Rohnert Park.
Daniels-Duerr said she’d read some recent ideas on helping the financial mess and would ask the candidates about those ideas.
But she and Ferrick also wanted to know about social issues.
“I want to hear details regarding health care,” said Daniels-Duerr.
“Health care and education have been pushed aside,” Ferrick added.
Some people clearly knew what they didn’t want to hear.
No smearing, said Guthrie. “I’m really tired of that.”
Others echoed Guthrie’s disgust.
“I want them to talk about issues and not mudslinging,” Ferrick said. “There are too many important things going on.”
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future reference
guy on craigslist said these clubs pay:
Janestown: $10 cover, you keep $5 for every head you bring
Kellys Pub: Gave us 10% of the bar for the duration of the show(originally 20%)
Old Towne Pub: $5 cover, goes directly to the band
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rap album:
2 fat 2 die
posted by jeremy ferrick's mosaic at 2:39 pm 0 comments
Weekend with Suzie
Friday night we watched CASABLANCA. ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034583/ )
Saturday we went to Bagel Nosh. http://www.yelp.com/biz/bagel-nosh-santa-monica
Than we went and parked near the Promenade and danced to her Car Stereo on top of a parking garage to Springsteen,
U2's October, and Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Than we went to see Religulous http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0815241/ at Laemmales, than had Sushi across the street.
Than we had some drinks at the Penthouse in the Huntley Hotel http://thehuntleyhotel.com/penthouse-restaurant.php
I do not think I've ever seen a better view from a toilet stall in my entire life. After that, we went home and watched another
Bogart movie, The dark passage. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039302/.
The next day we looked at cats and dogs at the pound py pico/ sawtelle and had some indian food. We concluded the day
by looking at 2 houses and 2 condos for sale over by Montana st.
posted by jeremy ferrick's mosaic at 1:52 pm 0 comments
John Demartini
was on the radio today I was driving back from my interview for Hollywood CPR. It was exactly the stuff I needed to hear.
posted by jeremy ferrick's mosaic at 1:51 pm 0 comments
tuesday, october 7, 2008
MY MOM!!!!!!!!
My mom was interviewed about the debatesin the Press Democrat, here's what she said:
Frieda Ferrick was having coffee with friend Sharon Daniels-Duerr of Rohnert Park.
Daniels-Duerr said she’d read some recent ideas on helping the financial mess and would ask the candidates about those ideas.
But she and Ferrick also wanted to know about social issues.
“I want to hear details regarding health care,” said Daniels-Duerr.
“Health care and education have been pushed aside,” Ferrick added.
Some people clearly knew what they didn’t want to hear.
No smearing, said Guthrie. “I’m really tired of that.”
Others echoed Guthrie’s disgust.
“I want them to talk about issues and not mudslinging,” Ferrick said. “There are too many important things going on.”
posted by jeremy ferrick's mosaic at 8:56 pm 0 comments
future reference
guy on craigslist said these clubs pay:
Janestown: $10 cover, you keep $5 for every head you bring
Kellys Pub: Gave us 10% of the bar for the duration of the show(originally 20%)
Old Towne Pub: $5 cover, goes directly to the band
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wednesday, october 15, 2008
all this talk of
heaven and hell didn't get you anywhere.
posted by jeremy ferrick's mosaic at 12:55 pm 0 comments
lyric idea
Didn't you get the memo
can't you see the signs
she ain't
giving it up to a man
without a spine
posted by jeremy ferrick's mosaic at 12:53 pm 0 comments
New song: ball of knowing
always thinking of the right words to say
when I'd rather say nothin' at all
takes a lot of energy to expel these thoughts
into a ball of knowing
and understanding
and contradiction,
it's my, my great affliction.
that's what it is!
that's what it is!
that's what it is!
that's what it is!
everybody wants to talk to me.
their words go right through me
leave a message and i'll call you back
some other time
I don't have any money for you
I feel bad but i gotta eat too
hey mister didn't your daddy tell ya
nothin's for free?
Mine did!
And it takes energy
to swim out to the sea
out past the wall of shit
where you can't hear any more of it.
Now i feel bad (no i don't)
for speakin my truth
now I feel bad (no you don't)
why do i do
what i do
what i do- oo
why do i do
what i do
what i do-oo.
all this talk of
heaven and hell didn't get you anywhere.
posted by jeremy ferrick's mosaic at 12:55 pm 0 comments
lyric idea
Didn't you get the memo
can't you see the signs
she ain't
giving it up to a man
without a spine
posted by jeremy ferrick's mosaic at 12:53 pm 0 comments
New song: ball of knowing
always thinking of the right words to say
when I'd rather say nothin' at all
takes a lot of energy to expel these thoughts
into a ball of knowing
and understanding
and contradiction,
it's my, my great affliction.
that's what it is!
that's what it is!
that's what it is!
that's what it is!
everybody wants to talk to me.
their words go right through me
leave a message and i'll call you back
some other time
I don't have any money for you
I feel bad but i gotta eat too
hey mister didn't your daddy tell ya
nothin's for free?
Mine did!
And it takes energy
to swim out to the sea
out past the wall of shit
where you can't hear any more of it.
Now i feel bad (no i don't)
for speakin my truth
now I feel bad (no you don't)
why do i do
what i do
what i do- oo
why do i do
what i do
what i do-oo.
quotes
some quotes
Pessimism is the luxury of the noble classes.
two ways out of middle class slavery: education and entertainment
Pessimism is the luxury of the noble classes.
two ways out of middle class slavery: education and entertainment
Friday, October 17, 2008
John Alanis
If you're in business, you know the world is in a giant conspiracy
to screw you out of every last dime. Sounds negative doesn't it?
Certainly not positive thinking.
Or is it?
You see, when you decide you want to become successful in any
endeavor, you have to orient yourself to a whole new reality. What
is unusual to most people, is now usual to you.
See, if you're in business you're supposed to feel like you're
being boiled alive in bullshit each and every day--because if you're
not, you're probably not doing too much or making too much money.
The more ventures you engage in, the more BS you experience.
That mindset, however, is to be welcomed because it is reality.
And when you embrace reality, and accept that each and every day
you strive for success will be full of BS along the way, you
suddenly get mentally tough.
You're able to put aside the BS that sinks other, lesser men, and
concentrate on the task at hand. At the end of the day (or the
week, or the month), you'll come out beaten and battered, but with
the success you've rightly earned.
Adopting this mindset (and actually living it) has a neat side
effect--you're suddenly very attractive to women. Why? Because
they know you can deal with the BS, set it aside, and get done what
you have to get done.
They also know most men can't do this. Women are so used to the
sissy boyfriend coming over and getting teary eyed because the
"boss disrespected him" or "yelled at him."
When they meet a man who actually thinks it's a good day when he
got off with "just an ass chewing" they jump for joy because such a
man is so rare in this day and age.
So, embrace the bullshit. You don't have to like it (I don't, and
never will), but you must acknowledge its existence, deal with it
and move on. The rewards, however, are great and most men will
never experience them.
On with the fun....
to screw you out of every last dime. Sounds negative doesn't it?
Certainly not positive thinking.
Or is it?
You see, when you decide you want to become successful in any
endeavor, you have to orient yourself to a whole new reality. What
is unusual to most people, is now usual to you.
See, if you're in business you're supposed to feel like you're
being boiled alive in bullshit each and every day--because if you're
not, you're probably not doing too much or making too much money.
The more ventures you engage in, the more BS you experience.
That mindset, however, is to be welcomed because it is reality.
And when you embrace reality, and accept that each and every day
you strive for success will be full of BS along the way, you
suddenly get mentally tough.
You're able to put aside the BS that sinks other, lesser men, and
concentrate on the task at hand. At the end of the day (or the
week, or the month), you'll come out beaten and battered, but with
the success you've rightly earned.
Adopting this mindset (and actually living it) has a neat side
effect--you're suddenly very attractive to women. Why? Because
they know you can deal with the BS, set it aside, and get done what
you have to get done.
They also know most men can't do this. Women are so used to the
sissy boyfriend coming over and getting teary eyed because the
"boss disrespected him" or "yelled at him."
When they meet a man who actually thinks it's a good day when he
got off with "just an ass chewing" they jump for joy because such a
man is so rare in this day and age.
So, embrace the bullshit. You don't have to like it (I don't, and
never will), but you must acknowledge its existence, deal with it
and move on. The rewards, however, are great and most men will
never experience them.
On with the fun....
a wannabe vegetarian succumbs to a late night cornbeef sandwich at Canters, and then repents over a pineapple shake and zucchini fries at Astro Burger
So, I understand the merits of vegetarianism. I would say I do not eat meat about 95% of the time. I love juicing, raw fooding, vegan cupcakes, etc. But whenever I sit down at Canters on Fairfax the omnivore in me just jumps out of nowhere. I once was told by an actor in Northern California that sometimes he makes the 425 mile drive from his house just to go get a Pastrami sandwich. There's just nothing like a a plate of hot food after a sweaty gig in the adjacent Kibitz room. (My band has played there a dozen times this year.) And the Matzo Ball soup, while not quite as good as Grandma's, comes pretty darn close. (That's mainly veggie, except, I think the broth.)
My friends and I are usually throwing food around there like it's going out of style. Trading half a tuna for half a caesar salad, tossing bagel chips at each other in the heat of debate (comes with the matzo ball soup.) If your brain needs an omega three break during your late night studies, grab some bagel and lox!
Gotta get that Screenplay pounded out by next weekend? The coffee is strong here. And the waitstaff is truly inspirational. They've got attitude, stories, and many have been around quite a few years. It's a non kosher greasy spoon with a yiddish flavor, where the extroverted come to be reclusive, and the timid come to rock out! Canter's was established in 1924, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Check them out here: www.cantersdeli.com
Of course if you're trying to avoid a Gastric bypass, hop down the street to Swingers at 8020 Beverly Blvd. It's literally around the corner from Canters. Decked out in with a Warhol- retro vibe, it's opened until 4 in the morning, and everything I've ever eaten here is fantastic. It's fairly healthy, and when I want a vegan burrito it's the perfect place. If you're in the mood for some finger food you can load up on some of the few dozen side dishes they have, most of which are fairly affordable and range from quinoa, goat cheese, sauteed zucchini, or my personal fave, the homemade guacamole. Honestly, their menu is so vast, and not just with shakes, smoothies, entrees and desserts, but there is also a fairly substantial booze section in case you want to continue your late night buzz! In my group, a lot of times we recommend that for anyone who has a long drive ahead, the rocket shake will give you the fuel you need. It's your basic chocolate shake but it's got an extra dose of espresso, AND some espresso beans thrown in for good measure. Check it out!
http://www.swingersdiner.com/
If you're looking for a quicker fix, we have a third option, where I believe you can do no wrong. The Astro Burger is a great late night alternative. There's a few of them, I recommend the one at 7475 Santa Monica Blvd. They're opened until three in the morning and offer everything from fried zucchini (a veggie favorite) to the pineapple shake (my personal favorite.) It's a classic example of Los Angeles at it's Melting pot multicultural best. It offers an assortment of yummified mouth watering pleasantries from Greek and Mexico, AND a vegetarian menu that it filled with so many deluxe items (I must admit I haven't tried them all - but will.) For all you Carnivores, there's more than enough for your palate. It's a guilty omnivore's dream- and easier to stay on the Veggie side of the Gastronomical line than other restaurants previously mentioned. (Sorry Canters.)
As far as veggie burgers go, there is no rival for their garden burger. I prefer the non soy patty which is a blend of mushrooms, onions, herbs, and low fat cheese. There is a soy cheese available upon request, but I'm personally avoiding soy for now so can't recommend it. Anyways, I've tasted v.b.'s at every corner of the planet and prefer the ones that you can find at the Santa Monica and Gardener Astro burger. http://www.astroburger.com/
So, I understand the merits of vegetarianism. I would say I do not eat meat about 95% of the time. I love juicing, raw fooding, vegan cupcakes, etc. But whenever I sit down at Canters on Fairfax the omnivore in me just jumps out of nowhere. I once was told by an actor in Northern California that sometimes he makes the 425 mile drive from his house just to go get a Pastrami sandwich. There's just nothing like a a plate of hot food after a sweaty gig in the adjacent Kibitz room. (My band has played there a dozen times this year.) And the Matzo Ball soup, while not quite as good as Grandma's, comes pretty darn close. (That's mainly veggie, except, I think the broth.)
My friends and I are usually throwing food around there like it's going out of style. Trading half a tuna for half a caesar salad, tossing bagel chips at each other in the heat of debate (comes with the matzo ball soup.) If your brain needs an omega three break during your late night studies, grab some bagel and lox!
Gotta get that Screenplay pounded out by next weekend? The coffee is strong here. And the waitstaff is truly inspirational. They've got attitude, stories, and many have been around quite a few years. It's a non kosher greasy spoon with a yiddish flavor, where the extroverted come to be reclusive, and the timid come to rock out! Canter's was established in 1924, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. Check them out here: www.cantersdeli.com
Of course if you're trying to avoid a Gastric bypass, hop down the street to Swingers at 8020 Beverly Blvd. It's literally around the corner from Canters. Decked out in with a Warhol- retro vibe, it's opened until 4 in the morning, and everything I've ever eaten here is fantastic. It's fairly healthy, and when I want a vegan burrito it's the perfect place. If you're in the mood for some finger food you can load up on some of the few dozen side dishes they have, most of which are fairly affordable and range from quinoa, goat cheese, sauteed zucchini, or my personal fave, the homemade guacamole. Honestly, their menu is so vast, and not just with shakes, smoothies, entrees and desserts, but there is also a fairly substantial booze section in case you want to continue your late night buzz! In my group, a lot of times we recommend that for anyone who has a long drive ahead, the rocket shake will give you the fuel you need. It's your basic chocolate shake but it's got an extra dose of espresso, AND some espresso beans thrown in for good measure. Check it out!
http://www.swingersdiner.com/
If you're looking for a quicker fix, we have a third option, where I believe you can do no wrong. The Astro Burger is a great late night alternative. There's a few of them, I recommend the one at 7475 Santa Monica Blvd. They're opened until three in the morning and offer everything from fried zucchini (a veggie favorite) to the pineapple shake (my personal favorite.) It's a classic example of Los Angeles at it's Melting pot multicultural best. It offers an assortment of yummified mouth watering pleasantries from Greek and Mexico, AND a vegetarian menu that it filled with so many deluxe items (I must admit I haven't tried them all - but will.) For all you Carnivores, there's more than enough for your palate. It's a guilty omnivore's dream- and easier to stay on the Veggie side of the Gastronomical line than other restaurants previously mentioned. (Sorry Canters.)
As far as veggie burgers go, there is no rival for their garden burger. I prefer the non soy patty which is a blend of mushrooms, onions, herbs, and low fat cheese. There is a soy cheese available upon request, but I'm personally avoiding soy for now so can't recommend it. Anyways, I've tasted v.b.'s at every corner of the planet and prefer the ones that you can find at the Santa Monica and Gardener Astro burger. http://www.astroburger.com/
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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