Who does Geoff look like? He looks just like someone, but I can't figure it out. And everytime I watch it, I try and think about it, but I have no idea.
richard avedon... only one of the most insanely talented photographers to ever walk the earth.... may he rest in peace... and share a little bit of his secrets with me
Avedon is fantastic. His photo of Marilyn Monroe still gives me the shivers.
Let's see... heroes eh?
Can I be silly and put my mommy and my daddy? I love them both to pieces and I don't know what I'd do without their support and occasional proding. My grandparents because they managed to make it in a time where it was hard to make it. My group of best friends because they're the strongest girls I know. Kenneth because he's so incredibly talented (and I honestly wish I knew how to tell him this without it coming across as "I'm saying this because I'm your girlfriend.")
Now for people I don't actually know: (shit this is harder than I thought)
Kimya Dawson for being such an incredibly awesome human being
John Darnielle because he is one of the most amazing musicians of the present (that's an awkward sentence)
Jonathan Safran Foer for his writing.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, also for his writing.
Amy Sedaris because I honestly wish that I had half of the charisma that she has
Here is my shortened version of my premade heroes list. hahahaha its long. I have lots of heroes... Basically anyone who has made it for themselves. Or have done anything to make my life or the lives of others enjoyable or at least livable.
Parents...
MY DAD: My dad, he can do anything I bet. I wish I was like my dad in many ways... I mean My dad could become anyone's friend in a matter of minutes. He knows how it really is in the world, and like any dad would do anything to protect my sisters and I. Really my dad has been through a lot. He'll never let you know he hardley went to college , and was probably voted most popular and got honours in the school of Experience.
Hes the best driver too. He prides himself on his clean driving record, and its not like hes a turtle, even when he goes 20 over the limit you feel safe, but when I'm with my dad I never feel scared.
MY MOM: Like my dad, my mom could easily be your friend... its not like she'd care if you were though. Her opinions are worn on her sleeve, but she won't shove them down your throat... unless your her daughter that is... My mom can do anything. ANYTHING. She sews, she cooks, she bakes, she has a green thumb, she's the best mom. ever. don't argue.
My mom has been through a lot too. A lot... everything. I'll just keep it at that... and even though shes in pain, she does what she has to do, for my sisters and the family. She always puts herself last, in every situation, right down to the dinner porportions.
I love my mom and dad.
JFK: Not who your thinking... JESSE F.KEELER I'm not obsessed with him. I just love everything that he embodies. JFK has done what he had to do (DFA1979...) and now he's financialy able to do what he really wants in life (MSTRKRFT). I mean I know it sounds harsh to all the dfa lovers, but hes done everything hes wanted and thats all that matters. JFK has the smarts and the skills, and has used them to become extremly successful criticaly and moneywise (I mean he, in my opinion, has used the dfa kiddies/wannabes, but that makes me love him even more). Thats probably a kind of success I will never reach, and I admire him for doing that. Everything he does/owns/says is kick ass. And sometimes I wish I could be kick ass.
Examples:
JFK has countless white sneakers/white things to kick you in the face with. JFK knows more about dance music than you. heck he probably knows more about music in general than you. JFK is against drugs... becuase he thinks its for kids... if your over 20 and you do drugs you're a loser. JFK doesn't care about you. JFK doesn't care about me. JFK doesn't care about your grandma. etc.
But still JFK sometimes comes off as a nice guy, as long as you give the respect.
CONAN O'BRIEN: I love Conan. I love most funny guys, and girls for that matter. Being funny is not easy, and when someone can pull it off so seemlessly, I'm in awe. I think when you're able to make others laugh you are a hero, you've given joy to someone... you've made them forget about something horrible. And Conan's done that for me many-a-time. When Conan Came to Toronto I experienced my first fun almost parent free outing, It was like a right of passage. He's the one who made it all happen. He also exposed me to my first live band. It was Nickelback. HAHAHAHAHA! Thats why I almost always stick up for Nickelback when they are insulted.
Stereogum/The Going Coastal crew: I don't know if Stereogum is a hero per say... But I do look up to him. I have to say that I love his blog... www.stereogum.com. And also, even though he doesn't know it, he's helped me through a lot. I mean, he has had a big role in helping me realize music, and the different types that there are out there. Same goes for Matt Wells/Chris Nelson.
the boys from Queen: How could I call anyone a heroe and not mention Queen. I actually wasn't a fan of queen untill relatively recently. I mean I guess I've always known of thier songs (we are the champions, we will rock you etc) but I never really gave much thought on who made them... just in my mind public access songs that everyone knew and at that point not connected. The Fels and I have become obsessed with Queen. I know so many of thier songs and still have not listened to most thier collection. Every one is different and amazing, every one insane and addictive. Freddies voice could emote and be anything. Soft, hard, sweet, silly, rough, sexy, sad... ANYTHING. I mean I could never really know, but Freddie was amazing. I think one of the best qualities in anyone is the ability to be more than ok with yourself and still be a sweet human being. Freddie died at 45, even writting this makes me choked up and teary eyed. But I guess because he did posers like me is still discovering the legend that is Freddie Mercury. The boys from Queen were All true artists and craftsmen... so unlike some of the bands out there now. Queen holds a place In my heart.
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does anyone else watch this show?
they're so great!!!
I love them! They're amazing.
Who does Geoff look like? He looks just like someone, but I can't figure it out. And everytime I watch it, I try and think about it, but I have no idea.
And Dom Monaghan.
Let's see... heroes eh?
Can I be silly and put my mommy and my daddy? I love them both to pieces and I don't know what I'd do without their support and occasional proding.
My grandparents because they managed to make it in a time where it was hard to make it.
My group of best friends because they're the strongest girls I know.
Kenneth because he's so incredibly talented (and I honestly wish I knew how to tell him this without it coming across as "I'm saying this because I'm your girlfriend.")
Now for people I don't actually know:
(shit this is harder than I thought)
Kimya Dawson for being such an incredibly awesome human being
John Darnielle because he is one of the most amazing musicians of the present (that's an awkward sentence)
Jonathan Safran Foer for his writing.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez, also for his writing.
Amy Sedaris because I honestly wish that I had half of the charisma that she has
Uh that's it for now.
Parents...
MY DAD: My dad, he can do anything I bet. I wish I was like my dad in many ways... I mean My dad could become anyone's friend in a matter of minutes. He knows how it really is in the world, and like any dad would do anything to protect my sisters and I. Really my dad has been through a lot. He'll never let you know he hardley went to college , and was probably voted most popular and got honours in the school of Experience.
Hes the best driver too. He prides himself on his clean driving record, and its not like hes a turtle, even when he goes 20 over the limit you feel safe, but when I'm with my dad I never feel scared.
MY MOM: Like my dad, my mom could easily be your friend... its not like she'd care if you were though. Her opinions are worn on her sleeve, but she won't shove them down your throat... unless your her daughter that is... My mom can do anything. ANYTHING. She sews, she cooks, she bakes, she has a green thumb, she's the best mom. ever. don't argue.
My mom has been through a lot too. A lot... everything. I'll just keep it at that... and even though shes in pain, she does what she has to do, for my sisters and the family. She always puts herself last, in every situation, right down to the dinner porportions.
I love my mom and dad.
JFK:
Not who your thinking... JESSE F.KEELER
I'm not obsessed with him. I just love everything that he embodies. JFK has done what he had to do (DFA1979...) and now he's financialy able to do what he really wants in life (MSTRKRFT). I mean I know it sounds harsh to all the dfa lovers, but hes done everything hes wanted and thats all that matters. JFK has the smarts and the skills, and has used them to become extremly successful criticaly and moneywise (I mean he, in my opinion, has used the dfa kiddies/wannabes, but that makes me love him even more). Thats probably a kind of success I will never reach, and I admire him for doing that.
Everything he does/owns/says is kick ass. And sometimes I wish I could be kick ass.
Examples:
JFK has countless white sneakers/white things to kick you in the face with.
JFK knows more about dance music than you. heck he probably knows more about music in general than you.
JFK is against drugs... becuase he thinks its for kids... if your over 20 and you do drugs you're a loser.
JFK doesn't care about you.
JFK doesn't care about me.
JFK doesn't care about your grandma.
etc.
But still JFK sometimes comes off as a nice guy, as long as you give the respect.
CONAN O'BRIEN:
I love Conan. I love most funny guys, and girls for that matter. Being funny is not easy, and when someone can pull it off so seemlessly, I'm in awe. I think when you're able to make others laugh you are a hero, you've given joy to someone... you've made them forget about something horrible. And Conan's done that for me many-a-time. When Conan Came to Toronto I experienced my first fun almost parent free outing, It was like a right of passage. He's the one who made it all happen. He also exposed me to my first live band. It was Nickelback. HAHAHAHAHA! Thats why I almost always stick up for Nickelback when they are insulted.
Stereogum/The Going Coastal crew:
the boys from Queen:
How could I call anyone a heroe and not mention Queen. I actually wasn't a fan of queen untill relatively recently. I mean I guess I've always known of thier songs (we are the champions, we will rock you etc) but I never really gave much thought on who made them... just in my mind public access songs that everyone knew and at that point not connected. The Fels and I have become obsessed with Queen. I know so many of thier songs and still have not listened to most thier collection. Every one is different and amazing, every one insane and addictive. Freddies voice could emote and be anything. Soft, hard, sweet, silly, rough, sexy, sad... ANYTHING. I mean I could never really know, but Freddie was amazing. I think one of the best qualities in anyone is the ability to be more than ok with yourself and still be a sweet human being. Freddie died at 45, even writting this makes me choked up and teary eyed. But I guess because he did posers like me is still discovering the legend that is Freddie Mercury. The boys from Queen were All true artists and craftsmen... so unlike some of the bands out there now. Queen holds a place In my heart.