matty

Improv Everywhere, Grand Central

Genius!

Superbowl Ads, before the Superbowl

Remember the days when you sat and watched the game but couldn't get up because the commercials were almost always better than the game itself? And the commercials were launched right there and then for the first time? Those days are gone. Check out the Pepsi Ads on You Tube...launched days before the Superbowl as an online viral social media marketing campaign...... nice job. Love the old school Haddaway song....reminds me of my radio show in college, Booty Call with Matt & Alex. This was a huge song back then!

Nothing Really Matters

'I’ve always been very big on self-exploration and answering my own questions. For so many, it’s hell growing up. But I guess I’m blessed. I’ve really enjoyed it. I don’t let a lot get to me. I really don’t. As I keep saying, I break everything down. Everything. I look up at those stars,' he says, pointing at the sky above the Vltava River, 'and go, 'There’s no explanation for us to be here.' When anything is blocking my head or there’s worry in my life, I just—whoosh—go sit on Mars or something and look back here at Earth. All you can see is this tiny speck. You don’t see the fear. You don’t see the pain. You don’t see the movie industry. You don’t see this interview. You don’t see thought. It’s just one solid speck. Then nothing really matters. It just doesn’t.'

- Heath Ledger, Rest in peace

Equinox Gym, Ad Campaign

I haven't seen this campaign yet but apparently Ad Age hates it. Hmm. Here are more (NSFW-ish). It is a bit bizarre. Stuart liked it. Atta boy.

Improv Everywhere: A&F

:: Hilarious.

Reinvention 2007.

No matter what you did,
No matter who you are,
No matter where you’ve come from….
You can always......change....
become a better version of yourself.

'Bokay?

Where are all the people?

I was out walking Parker earlier and FROZE to death - yuk. New York winters suck.

The photo above is the Pavillion in Fire Island. I've spent many, many, many a night on this porch. And some mornings too. I took the picture last year during the winter when we were looking at houses for the then upcoming ill-fated HBO film. The picture above is also from that day, on the ride home back to New York City.

Fall Equinox

So yesterday was the Fall Equinox, which in case you weren't sure, is the first day of the Fall Season. Yes kids, Summer is officially over and Fall weather, fashion and TV is in (and on) the air. Personally I LOVE Fall in New York City, it gives a new fresh edge to everything, a little bite that you can feel in everything you do. Check out the foliage map - not that there are any trees in NYC, but maybe a nice drive upstate to see Bill & Hillary and some leaves might be nice.

So far I haven't personally watched any new TV but my Tivo is busy as hell. Actually, scratch that, I did watch two episodes of Everwood the other day (viva Tivo) and I cried my eyes out because they killed off the cute guy and ruined the dad's perfect reputation. Remind me to kick Greg's ass when I'm in LA next.

Speaking of LA, spoke to C today and he continues to knock them out right and left. Go get em tiger, give her a big kiss next time you see her, promise? Also spoke to her last night, albeit briefly and pre- some mexican show she was going to with last season's star. Thank God Tivo wasn't around last year. or was it? My SF reception must have been a little off.

Had a lovely IM convo with you yesterday, cheers to that. And I keep forgetting to thank YOU for the gorgeous shirt which I plan on wearing this evening to dinner with my last season's star.

Melting the ice, jump into the ocean

Love is in the air, everywhere I look around. Must be Fall, time to hunker down and get the Winter boyfriend lined up. New York City in the winter is hell on earth. Who wants to do it alone? Hey if Carrie can fall in love with a ballet dancer and Samantha can hold hands with him, why not?

Had dinner last night with the boys. Bottino, our usual spot.

Izzy hit NYC last night around 4am. Rained like mad and you could hear the wind. The streets were like wind tunnels.

Click click, flash flash, I think there are bunnies outside my window.

Kiss me, take me where my heart wants to go.

The Top 18 Things Heard on "Straight Eye for the Queer Guy"

18. "You don't need fancy-schmancy shampoos. A gallon
of Suave costs $1.99 and will last you six months."

17. "Okay, see that ticker on the bottom of the screen
showing up-to-date sports scores? Never noticed that
before, did ya?"

16. "A daily Tabasco-sauce gargle will lower the voice
an octave and a half, putting it in the perfect range
for bellowing 'LOSERS!' at Knicks games."

15. "'Yellow' is a color. 'Red' is a color.
'Tangerine' is a fruit. And if I'm not mistaken,
'lemon chiffon' is a dessert."

14. "For your face-care regimen, I'm switching you to
a Norelco rechargeable shaver, followed by a splash of
Old Spice. They're both primary sponsors of Dale
Earnhardt Jr.'s Winston Cup car."

13. "Reading Maxim magazine is great. Dancing with
both hands below your head works fine. Now let's talk
about your Episcopalian religion...."

12. "Make sure to scoop the salsa carefully, so the
chip doesn't brea-- HEY! Keep that pinky down!"

11. "Try not to be the first one in *and* the last one
out of the shower, Mr. Piazza."

10. "Don't bother trying to find 'Skoal brown' and
'Bud yellow' in a paint store -- you gotta mix those
colors yourself."

9. "You're probably unaware of how many food items
are now available in convenient aerosol form."

8. "First things first: Let's teach you the
difference between dirty and unwearable."

7. "I'm tellin' ya, it don't matter if the shoes
'accessorize with the rest of the ensemble,' as long
as you can easily clean vomit off 'em."

6. "Leather jacket? Sure! Leather pants? Iffy.
Leather chaps? Only if Mistress Helga is going to
spank you tonight."

5. "Okay, I'm *sorry* my rottweiler dismembered your
bichon frise -- but trust me, you don't want a gay dog
like that anyway."

4. "When at a restaurant, order whatever you want --
as long as you look and talk directly into the
imaginary camera nestled between the waitress'
breasts."

3. "Never shave on a weekend, unless you're going to
a wedding where you have a chance at nailing a
bridesmaid."

2. "Let's talk about the holy trinity of interior
design: pizza boxes, neon Budweiser signs and Heineken mirrors."

1. "First of all, you gotta stop crying every time
Greta Van Susteren says how much jail time Martha
Stewart might get."

Sunburned.

I'm sitting here in my apartment sweating to death - I sat in the sun today thinking it was cloudy enough to not wear lotion. Oops. I'm a lobster!

I got back from the Hamptons a few hours ago...just finished watching Sex in the City...... full report on the weekend tomorrow

Bye Bye Dr. Phil - I want my HollwoodTV!

Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears may soon be competing on TV as well as the pop charts. Both are kicking around the idea of launching syndicated talk shows that would begin airing in fall 2004, market experts say.

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest will begin a late-afternoon entertainment-oriented show in January, aiming for viewers who have outgrown MTV's "Total Request Live,"
[J.Lo, Britney May Take On TV, New York Newsday]

Jared Leto will play Colin Farrell's lover in upcoming film, Alexander the Great.
[ Leto to play Farrell's lover in biopic, Gay.com UK, via Blog ]

Work Work Work.

Yesterday was a crazy day of work and today it continues. I'm working on this e-commerce project for Polo Ralph Lauren and we're coming up on some major milestones that require a lot of grunt work. No complaints here though, I love my job and I love this project.

Shout out to my dad - it's his birthday today!

To Do's
:: Re-order groceries from Fresh Direct
:: Book a ticket to SF
:: Drive out to the Hamptons tomorrow for a Pool Party
:: Get tickets for Avenue Q, my friend J is the director!

happy birthday andy warhol