Michael Stipe
The Sundance TV channel has a program called Iconoclasts, where by their own description they pair visionaries and innovators, and have them discuss their motivations and methods.
I took this photo of the TV during the episode that paired Stipe and the chef Mario Batali (whom I had never heard of before). Personally I found Stipe the more interesting. He is genuinely quirky and odd ball, but likable, thoughtful and confident. However it was a bit jarring that this defender of the environment is seen driving around Manhatten in a Cadillac Escalade, and jetting off to a U2 concert in a private jet.
Labels: Canon 30D, Michael Stipe, Photography
posted by John Mc at 5:04 AM
2 Comments:
I saw that too. He's an interesting guy. Like you, I liked him.
You're right though, I wish he'd walk the walk. Or maybe just skip the fancy car and just actually walk.
Yeah. I have been a big big fan of REM for a long time. The very first time I saw them in Munich in 88, Stipe gave a speech about boycotting Exon over the Exxon Valdez oil disaster. Kinda pissed me off at the time, not being a big fan of paying the be lectured too. KICK ASS show though, as they have been each of the 3 times I saw them.
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