My dream job

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009

is to be on the writing staff of a late night tv show. Ideally Jimmy Fallon, to work with Morgan Murphy and Anthony Jeselnik.
Anthony Jeselnik Stand Up

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MC Paul Barman is my hero

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How I got my job.

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Success is being who you are.

Friday, December 11th, 2009

I’m a natural observer with an analytical approach to understanding peoples’ motivations and actions.  My weakness is that it often takes me longer to realize the same truths about myself.
I believe people enjoy everything they do.  They complain a lot because they enjoy complaining.  They read a book because they wanted to read that book. [...]

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luddite?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

I have a subscription to the Sunday New York Times, but more often read the paper online.
I listen to more podcasts per week than I do radio over the airwaves.
I watch more video per week on my computer than television.
I make purchases at Lowe’s more often than my local hardware store.
This trend scares the shit [...]

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Bernard Pivot

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

1. What is your favorite word?
funny.
2. What is your least favorite word?
fear.
3. What turns you on?
Absurdity.
4. What turns you off?
Women wearing uncomfortable shoes.
5. What is your favorite curse word?
Something I used to say when I was mad as a child: Stupidfuckingdammitshitassholebitchdick.
6. What sound or noise do you love?
Laughter at something I said.
7. What sound or [...]

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I love obsessive behavior

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Also, related, the seltzer guy in NY:
thanks to @nocash

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I don’t understand software licenses

Sunday, August 30th, 2009

Or rather, I believe that software licensing can stifle large-scale productivity.
Software-as-a-service is a great business model. Build something awesome, charge people to use it. I have no problem paying 37Signals, Wufoo or Pingdom for the use of their services. They all put out great products that solve problems. If they don’t solve [...]

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Bands I’ve Seen Live

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

Old buddy (and RANA fan) Jon Gilbert posted a note on facebook that prompted me to do this.
My List

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Fear

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Fear of Apathy. “I can’t start this until I’m positive the work will never become dull or difficult.”5
Fear of Ambiguity. “I can’t start this until I know exactly how it will turn out (as well as the precise method by which I’ll do it).”
Fear of Disconnection. “I can’t start this until I’m totally up-to-date and [...]

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