We had another great day in NYC yesterday. Wandered up 5th Ave and visited stores on a recon mission, figuring out where we wanted to go back to shop (Uniqlo is always a must). Then we stopped at Rue 57 for brunch. Great spot.
Afterward we wandered through Central Park (the weather was beautiful) and up to the Whitney, where we saw some great modern American art. I don’t know much about art, and I always like discovering someone new, so I realize this person may not be new to anyone else. But I had never seen Alice Neel’s work before. This is a moving painting of Andy Warhol by Neel. He looks so vulnerable, letting himself be painted sans shirt, showing the girdle he wore after getting shot. Yes, I was allowed to take the photo, sans flash.
Then it was off to Random House. Wow, what a lobby!! Wall of books on either side.
I headed upstairs to meet both Wendy and my agent, Hilary McMahon (she’s the tall drink of water to my left, and Wendy is the beautiful woman on my right. Funny how many attractive women I know in publishing, when I think of all the foxes I know at Tundra, too! I’m holding up “Bud, Not Buddy” by Christopher Paul Curtis because he is one of my absolute favorite authors, and Wendy is his publisher, too.
We had a great meeting then I was introduced to the massive marketing team, and we had prosecco, fruit and cheese.What’s not to like about prosecco, fruit and cheese, I ask?? A very nice group of people.
After a wander home on my own, checking out a couple of stores along the way and walking through Rockefeller Square, I met Son in our room and we had a brief rest before heading out for a big steak dinner at Bar Americain. We eat a lot while we’re here, but usually two meals instead of three. After sup it was off to Caroline’s comedy club to see Michael Che, a comedian we’d seen on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.” He was very good, although there were some challenging audience members who took a lot of his attention!
Not back to the room till close to one, so had a leisurely start this morning (Saturday). We made our way to Williamsburg and Smorgasburg, which was super-fun. Huge flea market plus great food. I got two beautiful necklaces and Son got an amazing sweater. On the way there I was convinced I’d seen the actress who plays Shoshanna on “Girls,” so Son and I briefly followed her (yeah. I know. What is wrong with me??) and Son pointed out that she looked NOTHING LIKE the actress.
Back in Manhattan we wandered Chinatown, Little Italy and Nolita before hopping on the subway back to the hotel. Now we rest, waiting to go to Chelsea later for an early bite to eat before seeing “Sleep No More,” the immersive theatre experience – can’t wait!
