“She has no use for a beautifully crafted coffee table made from a slice of tree — von Rydingsvard rubs her cedar sculptures with graphite to further obscure their woodiness.”
Tag: 04.28.13
Writing Teacher To Millions, Now Inspiring Those Who Can Read Out Loud
“The book, first published in 1976, grew out of a writing course that Mr. Zinsser taught for several years at Yale University. And he is still teaching at 90, holding one-on-one counseling sessions for accomplished and aspiring writers at a round wooden table close to those bookshelves. The only difference is that he can no longer see.”
Cable’s Current Golden Age Comes From Those Touchy People, Obsessed Artists
“You had this weird moment in history, a confluence of cultural, business and technological circumstances, that allowed writers to be in charge.”
‘Curious Incident’ Picks Up Seven Oliviers, Including Best Actor
“28-year-old [Lucas Treadaway], who gives an astonishing performance as 15-year-old maths genius Christopher Boone, beat off heavyweight competition in the shape of Rupert Everett, James McAvoy, Mark Rylance and Rafe Spall to pick up the prize at the Royal Opera House ceremony.”