I was just about to go to lunch with Gahan Wilson (who was picking me up at my apt) when I realized that I was going to MISS THE SPEECH!!! I got downstairs and we talked about the disappointment. However, as we meandered down Hudson Street looking for a place to eat (now that our regular joint, Florent, is gone), we got to Dublin 6 which announced in small signs outside--come and have a drink/food and watch the inauguration. How could we resist? We didn't. I wanted their Irish breakfast but they only serve it on weekends (I forgot)but made do and arrived JUST in time to see Obama sworn in and start his speech. We and the other patrons applauded loudly and I was just about in tears. And worried the whole time that something bad would happen. However, the overview of the crowds of people attending the inauguration almost made me forget my fears.

He made me and Gahan especially happy by giving a shout out, not only to Christians, Muslims, and Jews but to non-believers. We think this is the first time a president ever did that and it was a breath of fresh air. Thank you, President Obama.
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From: [identity profile] kylecassidy.livejournal.com


What a name. I was a hug fan of Matthew Looney growing up in the 70's. It's nice to know he's still lunching. And now I see there's a movie about him. What a joyous thing.

I ran around this morning photographing people clustered in front of televisions.

From: [identity profile] vee-ecks.livejournal.com


I was a hug fan of Matthew Looney growing up in the 70's.

Me too! That's where I first saw Wilson's work.

From: [identity profile] ellen-datlow.livejournal.com


There's a movie about Gahan?????

He still draws cartoons for Playboy and The New Yorker, which is why he comes into town Tuesdays.

From: [identity profile] kylecassidy.livejournal.com


Indeedie do:

http://www.borndeadstillweird.com/

You'd think they'd let him email the cartoon instead of making him take the train in to town -- but then, of course, he'd miss the fancy lunches.

From: [identity profile] shsilver.livejournal.com


I was also a huge fan of Matthew Looney's. Never realized that Gahan did the art.
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