The Anti-Sweetheart
Last time I talked of the pleasure of meeting up with Diane Lane. This time, the anti-sweetheart of the ad world is chronicled. You don’t know him by name, but you know his type oh too well. He’s the kind of guy who can ruin Valentine’s Day, Christmas and the Fourth of July in the […]
A Morning with Diane Lane
Connor ‘The Highlander’ MacLeod. George W. Bush. The Media Guy. What do these characters have in common? They’ve all had relationships with the ageless Diane Lane. (Yes I know, some more brief than others). For a woman who was born to October 1957 Playboy centerfold Colleen Farrington, it’s no wonder that Ms. Lane possesses a […]
MGS Chat: BIJAN
IN MEMORIUM: BIJAN PAKZAD DIED ON APRIL 16, 2011. THIS WOULD BE ONE OF THE LAST INTERVIEWS HE DID (click here for the Los Angeles Times obituary). Bijan Pakzad’s sophisticated, bold, brash style made him a star in the world’s richest retail district and allows him to (sometimes) reveal his often hidden softer side, of […]
World Portraits: Charming
MOROCCO…Snake charming, one of the oldest professions of India, is making its way into the Middle East and delighting tourists and residents of the North African nation as of late. Armed only with their special flutes, street-side charmers hypnotize deadly cobras and audiences alike with their singsong tunes, while inducing silence from all who watch.
Santa Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
The challenging economy, a**holes, motherf***ers, moody clients, rodents and childish employees. The past year has been rough. It’s inspired forlorn days of old when life was easier. I remember the sound of laughter. The world gave us hope and we helped the poor, lost children who only had decay as their toy. Imagine my joy […]
MGS Cuisine: SKORTHOSTOUBI aka Eggplant with Garlic
This is a favorite dish; great for all seasons and special occasions. 3-4 big eggplants, sliced 1/8 inch thick 3-4 tomatoes, sliced 1/8 inch thick 4 cups olive oil for frying, or for baking, enough oil to sprinkle the slices. Sauce (recipe below) Salt and pepper Water as needed 2 teaspoons vinegar Feta cheese for topping […]
En Fuego!
So there I was. The dreaded networking event. I’ve said it before that I’m not a command-the-room-kind-of-guy. I’m definitely the get-to-know-you-kind-of-guy. I like to sit down with you and have a drink and bond with you in a beneath-the-surface conversation. Anyway there I was and guess what? I was on fire; en fuego; I couldn’t […]
World Travels: The Inner Peace of Egypt
People from all walks of life are finding that “mental days” in Egypt are just the passport in improving life perspectives. For some, the search for inner wellness starts in Giza. The chants resonated from deep within the Pharaoh’s Chamber of the Great Pyramid of Giza: aaaaaa (a as in ah), eeeeeee (e as in eat), […]
World Travels: England and their Enchanting Nights
Friends on the search for an eatery to rest at after a day of full-on sightseeing Arabian nights, culinary delights and good home cooking surround your taste buds in London. Rain is usually the fastest way to mess up a vacation. In London it’s a way of life. Even in a downpour the locals walk in […]
Burn Notice Chat
Have you ever been to the network up fronts? Luckily I get to attend a few. ABC has a fantastic one at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood and the Fox one is gaining steam. Now the cable networks are having them and this is where some of the best interviews and sound bytes come […]
