natalie gave me the clap once. (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} indie_lauper) wrote,@ 2007-03-17 04:09:00 |
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I Would Go Out Tonight, But I Haven't Got a Stitch to Wear.
This classic Chloe Sevigny cover for the January 2000 issue of i-D is mine, all mine! I cannot believe it. I have a little piece of indie history in my hands. It's beyond weird to go through a magazine made seven years ago and see how little the indie scene has changed. The same style of photography, ads, writing, music, movies... it's all intact. Weird, but a little comforting.
I love this so much, especially because Harmony Korine is featured in it. THIS IS A PIECE OF GOLD!
It's so ironic because in the article, Sevs talks about wanting to quit acting. Seven years later, she's on one of the most critically-acclaimed shows on TV. Love it!
The next cover I'm on the lookout for is another classic:
Terry Richardson does Chloe Sevigny, and not in the way you'd expect!
And some recent candids of Chloe out and about:
Love that cardigan! Leggings are such a tired look nowadays, but Chloe can work it.
And I think she looks gorgeous in these next shots:
I love her simple make-up, dress, and her pretty blonde hair. Love it!
I still can't believe I have this magazine. I didn't even have to go on eBay! I'll tell you my dirty little secret:
I stopped by this absolutely amazing shop on Alphabet Street after work on Thursday. I walked in and literally screamed to the owners: "I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU GUYS EXIST! IT'S LIKE SOMEONE WENT INSIDE MY HEAD AND MADE A STORE OUT OF IT!"
This store had everything I could ever want. It's like a John Waters movie come to life (I also told them this, and they said that while the man himself has yet to come by in the 15 years the store has been open, his set designers and different parties involved have). They had old posters from the '80s, old issues of Seventeen, Interview, i-D and band fanzines, as well as pins, buttons, and all sorts of kitshy knick-knacks. Also: B-movie posters, "Charles Manson Is My Hero" shirts, REAL Sex Pistols fan T-shirts from the '70s, Christian Dior neon tights for $10, a signed copy of Disco Bloodbath by legendary club kid James St. James, "Divine SINGS!" vinyl, and God knows what else. I could only look around for five minutes, but I got a card because I am definitely returning. I've never been more sure of anything in my life.
Anyways, while I was browsing around, Michael, the cute gay man who owns the store, looked at my Marc Jacobs shopping bag and went, "Ooh, what did you get at li'l Marc? You know he's in rehab. When I found out, I couldn't believe it! Oh my word!"
I told them that I didn't actually get anything; it was just a means of carrying my lunch (like a more expensive brown bag?) and the 9 FREE copies of X-Box 360 games they gave me at work. This prompted Michael to squeal, "Ooh, who do you work for?"
I told him and the co-owner, Ryan, was like, "No way! They're regulars! (Insert band member here) still comes by but since they moved they don't come as much. They used to be right down the block."
So fun. And Michael and Ryan are so up on their gossip, it is ridiculous. I love them! I love New York City and everyone in it! Oh, and before I walked out, they disclosed the address of John Waters' NYC apartment. As if the day could get any better!
Anyways, while I was browsing around, Michael, the cute gay man who owns the store, looked at my Marc Jacobs shopping bag and went, "Ooh, what did you get at li'l Marc? You know he's in rehab. When I found out, I couldn't believe it! Oh my word!"
I told them that I didn't actually get anything; it was just a means of carrying my lunch (like a more expensive brown bag?) and the 9 FREE copies of X-Box 360 games they gave me at work. This prompted Michael to squeal, "Ooh, who do you work for?"
I told him and the co-owner, Ryan, was like, "No way! They're regulars! (Insert band member here) still comes by but since they moved they don't come as much. They used to be right down the block."
So fun. And Michael and Ryan are so up on their gossip, it is ridiculous. I love them! I love New York City and everyone in it! Oh, and before I walked out, they disclosed the address of John Waters' NYC apartment. As if the day could get any better!
In other news, life is fabulous. The weather, up until yesterday, has been amazing. You could walk outside without a sweater on and everything. Work has been good, school the same, everything else the same. I've been running around, attending little homemade art exhibitions and the like. It's been fun! Oh, and on Thursday evening I went to a special screening of Ferris Bueller's Day Off at the IFC Center, followed by a panel on John Hughes. It's like my dream come true! It was like an intellectual discussion of Pretty In Pink or something.
Oh, man. I was walking home last night and I had my headphones on and one of my absolute fave Red Hot Chili Peppers songs, "Minor Thing" off of By The Way, came on and I almost cried. Actually, I probably did shed a tear or two. You see, it made me remember last year when I would wander around the city for hours on end, sometimes even listening to that very same song. I was so happy and carefree, but I was determined to get somewhere. So little did I know about what was in store for me, but I could feel some good things were about to happen. And they did, and everything I could have ever wished for came true, and it's just so amazing. I'm so blessed. I don't go to sleep at night without ever saying my prayers and thanking whoever is up there for everything in my life: family, friends, health, work, movies, music...all of it. We don't realize how lucky we are until it's too late. You only live once and it's in all of our best interests to just give it all we got, at all times. Work hard, play hard, love everyone and everything, and just enjoy life.
Okay, soapbox over!
Speaking of the Chili Peppers and life, one of those instrumental figures in my life that made me realize so much of what I know is John Frusciante. He goes beyond being a guitar player; he's just a wonderful person to look up to. He has one of the best worldviews I've ever come across, and if I can die at least 10% of the person he is, then that would be enough for me.
Apparently, the Chilis played a show in Oklahoma and some people booed their opening act, the L.A.-based rapper Mickey Avalon (more on him later). John was so hurt by this he wrote a letter to Oklahoma and Chili fans in general, and he had a few things to say. Please read it, as I think it is important for ANYONE to know, not just fans of the Fru:
I bolded the parts that particularly resonated with me; gotta love John.
To the Oklahoma audience,
I feel love for everyone who supports my band and our music.I play music to spread light around the world and those who are open to the light we spread are as much a part of our music as we are.
To the few of you who booed my friend Mickey Avalon, I must say that I agree with Flea that you were also booing my band and yourselves. Because in booing another man, in the first place, you show no regard for humanity. And you show that you have no concept of the amount of courage it takes to open up in front of anybody, much less 10,000 people. Because anyone who knows what it feels like to open up to even one person would never attempt to abuse a person who was doing so in front of a crowd.
I happen to feel that Mickey is a great rapper, a great performer, and a natural born star. Though all my friends agree with me on this, it is obviously a matter of opinion, as with any artist, and I certainly don't expect every member of my band's audience to agree with me, especially with such limited exposure to him. But imagine if you were 10 years old and you spent a year putting a play together, and charged 50 cents and you and your friends really decked the place out and worked hard to make it fun to come to, and you knew a five year old dancer who was great and asked her to dance before the play. If some people came and booed her, would you want to perform for them?Would that kind of abuse be what you had in mind when you were working so hard to create an environment where people could have fun, party and be entertained?
Anybody who has the guts to get on stage and bare themselves deserves to be respected for having courage. Anyone watching is free to leave or go to the lobby. But by staying, though you don't like it, and preferring to boo rather than leave, you are showing that you derive pleasure from attempting to hurt others, and that is always the result of dissatisfaction with yourelf. Anyone who tries to make others feel bad, in an attempt to feel good themselves, will never feel true happiness as long as they do so. Not to mention, in the case of a great man such as Mickey Avalon, you only make him stronger, because he has actual self-belief, something which cannot be faked. And you who booed gave him the chance to demonstrate that he has that admirable quality.
By the way, the Chili Peppers got booed opening for people in the early days, as have many of the all-time greats. Standing up to that shit is part of getting stronger when someone knows they are good, and it is just taking the world longer to catch on. In this sense I thank you for booing because you have served as a stepping stone for a strong performer to get even stronger.
And I also realize that those of you who booed have probably been spoken down to consistenty by your parents, your teachers, your bosses, your older siblings, older kids, etc. I know that shit is frustrating and it probably feels good to take it out on someone who has confidence you wish you had. But the truth is we are all here together. One of us is here because all of us are here. If you don't respect other people's feelings you can't expect to ever have others respect your feelings. As long as you attempt to humiliate someone who is opening up to you, you will never have the courage to truly open up to others. I knew there was a chance that Mickey would get booed by those of you who resent what isn't familiar, and I also knew that he is of strong enough character to stand up to it, and perform as great as he does in a club in L.A. where people absolutley love and adore him. There is very little I admire more than that ability, which last night he clearly showed he has. A strong sense of self is what we all want, and so we should respect those who have it. Whether we like what they are doing is beside the point. If I see a performer who I think is terrible, my heart bleeds for them. The thought of trying to humiliate them is unthinkable.
I am very grateful to be able to share the music that comes through me and my band with each and every person who attends our shows. It means a great deal to me. But when I see that some members of my audience enjoy hurting others, I must speak up and say what I feel is right. If you are using the arena we all rented together to attempt to hurt a man's feelings, I must use the microphone to get across that that is not why we are gathered there. Thank you to all of you, including you who booed, and I honestly hope you got something out of the experience. I hope you who booed someday have the beginnings of true confidence, whereby you derive no pleasure from humiliating others,and can then have the courage to open up to the world and be yourself unashamedly.
What we share with music is a celebration of the infinite possibilites the universe has to offer. I love all who share in this celebration with us. I recommend that you use the experience to inspire you to be yourself, and to let it all hang out. What the fuck do you think is so cool about Flea and Anthony in the first place? Or Jimi Hendrix or David Bowie? Or Little Richard? They waved their freak flag high! We should all follow their lead! Have respect for those who do this (whether they're famous or not) and you will develop the courage to do this yourself. Everyone of you is a star. It's just hiding inside of some of you. That part of you will come out if you treat others as you would like to be treated, and when you can't find it in yourself to do so, if you just leave others alone. All of you who we play to have given me so much and I write this in hopes that I can give help to some of you (who were clearly the minority) where you clearly showed yourself to be in need of help. If people try to push you down, don't conform to their bullshit. Stand up to it, with courage. Make 'em threaten you with death before you even consider backing down. Be how you want to be. Fuck'em. Then you will develop inner character whereby you would always support those who have the guts to be themselves openly, for you would know that you and they are on the same team. We are actually all on the same team but some of us seem to know that and others do not. Thanks especially to the majority of you,who opened up to MA. I know he's different. It always takes a second for us to comprehend things that are unfamiliar.
Lots of love to all of you. That's what this is all about.
Love,
John Frusciante
PS. I know I don't know you personally and couldn't possibly know if you only buy and listen to what you're force fed. I was so mad last night, when Flea's mention of MA received some boos, that my words were led by my emotions, and I am not used to verbally speaking to large crowds. I wrote this letter to make my position clear.Thank you for hearing me out.
To the Oklahoma audience,
I feel love for everyone who supports my band and our music.I play music to spread light around the world and those who are open to the light we spread are as much a part of our music as we are.
To the few of you who booed my friend Mickey Avalon, I must say that I agree with Flea that you were also booing my band and yourselves. Because in booing another man, in the first place, you show no regard for humanity. And you show that you have no concept of the amount of courage it takes to open up in front of anybody, much less 10,000 people. Because anyone who knows what it feels like to open up to even one person would never attempt to abuse a person who was doing so in front of a crowd.
I happen to feel that Mickey is a great rapper, a great performer, and a natural born star. Though all my friends agree with me on this, it is obviously a matter of opinion, as with any artist, and I certainly don't expect every member of my band's audience to agree with me, especially with such limited exposure to him. But imagine if you were 10 years old and you spent a year putting a play together, and charged 50 cents and you and your friends really decked the place out and worked hard to make it fun to come to, and you knew a five year old dancer who was great and asked her to dance before the play. If some people came and booed her, would you want to perform for them?Would that kind of abuse be what you had in mind when you were working so hard to create an environment where people could have fun, party and be entertained?
Anybody who has the guts to get on stage and bare themselves deserves to be respected for having courage. Anyone watching is free to leave or go to the lobby. But by staying, though you don't like it, and preferring to boo rather than leave, you are showing that you derive pleasure from attempting to hurt others, and that is always the result of dissatisfaction with yourelf. Anyone who tries to make others feel bad, in an attempt to feel good themselves, will never feel true happiness as long as they do so. Not to mention, in the case of a great man such as Mickey Avalon, you only make him stronger, because he has actual self-belief, something which cannot be faked. And you who booed gave him the chance to demonstrate that he has that admirable quality.
By the way, the Chili Peppers got booed opening for people in the early days, as have many of the all-time greats. Standing up to that shit is part of getting stronger when someone knows they are good, and it is just taking the world longer to catch on. In this sense I thank you for booing because you have served as a stepping stone for a strong performer to get even stronger.
And I also realize that those of you who booed have probably been spoken down to consistenty by your parents, your teachers, your bosses, your older siblings, older kids, etc. I know that shit is frustrating and it probably feels good to take it out on someone who has confidence you wish you had. But the truth is we are all here together. One of us is here because all of us are here. If you don't respect other people's feelings you can't expect to ever have others respect your feelings. As long as you attempt to humiliate someone who is opening up to you, you will never have the courage to truly open up to others. I knew there was a chance that Mickey would get booed by those of you who resent what isn't familiar, and I also knew that he is of strong enough character to stand up to it, and perform as great as he does in a club in L.A. where people absolutley love and adore him. There is very little I admire more than that ability, which last night he clearly showed he has. A strong sense of self is what we all want, and so we should respect those who have it. Whether we like what they are doing is beside the point. If I see a performer who I think is terrible, my heart bleeds for them. The thought of trying to humiliate them is unthinkable.
I am very grateful to be able to share the music that comes through me and my band with each and every person who attends our shows. It means a great deal to me. But when I see that some members of my audience enjoy hurting others, I must speak up and say what I feel is right. If you are using the arena we all rented together to attempt to hurt a man's feelings, I must use the microphone to get across that that is not why we are gathered there. Thank you to all of you, including you who booed, and I honestly hope you got something out of the experience. I hope you who booed someday have the beginnings of true confidence, whereby you derive no pleasure from humiliating others,and can then have the courage to open up to the world and be yourself unashamedly.
What we share with music is a celebration of the infinite possibilites the universe has to offer. I love all who share in this celebration with us. I recommend that you use the experience to inspire you to be yourself, and to let it all hang out. What the fuck do you think is so cool about Flea and Anthony in the first place? Or Jimi Hendrix or David Bowie? Or Little Richard? They waved their freak flag high! We should all follow their lead! Have respect for those who do this (whether they're famous or not) and you will develop the courage to do this yourself. Everyone of you is a star. It's just hiding inside of some of you. That part of you will come out if you treat others as you would like to be treated, and when you can't find it in yourself to do so, if you just leave others alone. All of you who we play to have given me so much and I write this in hopes that I can give help to some of you (who were clearly the minority) where you clearly showed yourself to be in need of help. If people try to push you down, don't conform to their bullshit. Stand up to it, with courage. Make 'em threaten you with death before you even consider backing down. Be how you want to be. Fuck'em. Then you will develop inner character whereby you would always support those who have the guts to be themselves openly, for you would know that you and they are on the same team. We are actually all on the same team but some of us seem to know that and others do not. Thanks especially to the majority of you,who opened up to MA. I know he's different. It always takes a second for us to comprehend things that are unfamiliar.
Lots of love to all of you. That's what this is all about.
Love,
John Frusciante
PS. I know I don't know you personally and couldn't possibly know if you only buy and listen to what you're force fed. I was so mad last night, when Flea's mention of MA received some boos, that my words were led by my emotions, and I am not used to verbally speaking to large crowds. I wrote this letter to make my position clear.Thank you for hearing me out.
I've said it many times, but I'll say it again:
I MOTHERFUCKING LOVE JOHN FRUSCIANTE.
He has a heart of gold. This letter just represents one of the many reasons why I think he is awesome: he is respectful, eloquent, and he has a strong desire to share a positive message in a way that doesn't talk down to others, just simply says what is needed. And it's so true what he is saying!
I had to realize this message myself the hard way. It's true what he's saying, that people try to knock others down to make themselves feel better. When someone criticizes you (and I don't mean constructively, just stupid criticism), very rarely are they criticizing you. Rather, they are criticizing flaws they see within themselves, or knocking you because you have something they don't and they want. We are all guilty of this; even I do this once in a while, still. Sometimes it's all in fun, but other times it comes from a very evil place. This desire must be checked at all times. No matter how much you dislike someone or something, it's incredibly important to see the positive and try to see that it's difficult for ANYONE to live and get along in this world. Rather than spread more negativity, just try to wish positivity their way. In turn, this positivity will come back to you.
Thanks, John, for making me realize this yet again.
Also, on Mickey Avalon: I was surprised to learn that he is the new opening act, and in particularly that John is such a big fan. I only really like one song by Mickey (the hilarious "Jane Fonda"), and I'll admit that his music - while somtimes inane - is catchy and fun, and he is a great performer. However, I don't know how great of a man he is. Let's just say I've come across him and he wasn't the nicest of people. I'm not even talking about his controversial past or drugs, sex... none of that. He just struck me as a particularly disrespectful individual. But maybe he was just being an asshole that day? Who really knows. Whatever the case, I would never boo the guy. I don't understand the rationality behind booing. It never really solves anything. I mean, if you're at a political rally and someone says something you do not agree with, I guess. But if you're at a concert and the only aim of the entertainer is to perform for you, not offend you, then why boo? It serves no purpose and is completely unnecessary. Don't even get me started on people who throw bottles of urine on stage. UGH.
Patti Smith was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Flea wrote an awesome faux-induction speech for her. Man, what is it about the Peppers I love so much? Well, you'll see:
Flea, Frankie, baby Sunny, and Patti!
hi everyone
on this day that patti smith is being inducted into the rock n roll
hall of fame
i am happy for patti
if i were going to induct her there today instead of play a gig in
oklahoma city
this is what i would say:
ladies and gentleman
patti smith is god
she is god because she has made it clear that everyone of us is god
she reminds us who we are
for those of us who listen to her records and go to see her concerts
she brings to life the highest part of of us
awakens us to our greatest gifts
makes us want to be alive
makes us want to read the finest poetry
makes us want to surrender our bodies and have the beat dance through us
makes us want to fuck with all the love in our hearts
makes us want to be quiet and know ourselves
makes us want to live every day with purpose
and live a life of kindness and dignity
and mind our own business
and rock out like the animals we are
and not take shit from anyone
and fight the good fight
and give of our selves for for sake of being a giving person
and above all
she makes us want to start our own band, write our own book, and
paint our own painting (stolen from mike watt)
i have been to a lot of rock shows and been inspired and had a great
time
but i have only ever sobbed like a new born baby at a patti smith show
in this time when we are constantly taught by our pop stars to get
rich or die trying
that amassing a large quantity of money and it's hollow, predictable
power is the most important thing to strive for
we can listen to a patti smith record and know what it really is to
have a meaningful successful life
that to make something beautiful without concern for commerce
and to trust in the beauty of that thing
is true success as a musician and as a person
patti, along with the great musicians that have collaborated with and
accompanied her, lenny kaye, jay dee daugherty, richard sohl, and tom
verlaine, have kept alive the greatest traditions of rock and roll
and changed it and uplifted it and reminded the world of it's true
essence
and the source from which it came
she gave a generation of punk rockers something to hold on to
and a path to freedom
patti who can say fuck you and it will be as profound and full of
life as her greatest lyrics
who can sing the most profound and uplifting lyrics that capture the
deepest complexities of this sad and beautiful world and they are as
intense and direct as a fuck you
who never considered selling out
who always told us the truth about herself and the world around us
and let the chips fall where they may
who rocked your world to its core
who is the number one coolest rock star of all time and is an
entertainer everytime she steps on a stage as much as sammy davis
junior, jimi hendrix, or james brown were
who never placed herself above anybody
who got her self out of the way and let the gods speak
who easily could have cashed in on all that trappings fame had to
offer but never ever put her career ahead of being a totally devoted
mother of two beautiful kids
who's late husband the true rocker fred sonic smith is glowing and
proud of her right now
patti made a lot of people not feel alone
including me
i am so grateful to her
my friend
my hero
ladies and gentlemen
it is my pleasure to induct into the rock n roll hall of fame
patti smith
Man, I don't even particularly listen to Patti Smith and even I loved this. It's awesome when people write from their gut.
And to round out all the Peppers love, two recent pictures of Sir Anthony Kiedis. Does this man ever age?!
Totes walking like an Egyptian in that last one.
Kate Moss & Pete Doherty = True Love 4Eva
Romance = hot
Fur = not hot
I don't care what anyone says; they're cute and it seems like they genuinely love each other. Hopefully they can stay away from the bad shit!
Damn, muddy!
This was recently, for Pete's birthday. Sorry, but it is absolutely adorable.
And some old Kate:
With baby daddy, Jefferson Hack.
Sometimes I think Lila Grace has more clothes than I do. Little bitch!
~Bootylicious~
I loved that peroxide blonde bob on her.
Lily Allen is too cool for the fashion world.
I love the faces she pulls watching clothes go down the runway. She looks like me, if I were invited to Chanel fashion shows.
LOL @ her distancing herself from the bitchy socialites.
Lily can hold her own against Karl. Love it!
Milla Jovovich has been everywhere lately, and with good reason. She has a new film coming out, a new collection, a new ad campaign, and will you look at those eyes?
This article is a really good one, and very inspirational. Even celebrities can have it rough and it just goes to show: when you want something, you really have to pound the pavement and just work, work, work to get it.
With fellow girlcrush, Lou Doillon!
Singing her heart out.
That's it for now, kids. I leave you with street shots of NYC courtesy of the wonderful people over at aNYthing, one of the coolest stores. Enjoy!
