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If you polled 100 people and asked them what was the most important part of a good story, 95 of them would likely say “the ending.” Actor Johnny Depp said of one of his movies, “All that matters is the ending. It’s the most important part of the story.” That may be...
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It’s that time of year again, when Bostonians make plans for the Fourth of July celebration on the Esplanade. I know the celebration in our nation’s capital is allegedly the be-all-end-all of extravaganzas, but still, the city of Boston rocks on the 4th. Neil Diamond...
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An interview with Richie Rivera, North American Color Director CD: How is it that you started presenting for Vidal Sassoon? RR: Actually, it began as a mistake. A “Look and Learn” color technique seminar for 75 hairdressers was being run in New York. The color...
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Last week, I was lucky enough to attend a high school graduation in sunny SoCal. I was fortunate for two reasons. First, I timed it perfectly to escape the heat wave that stifled the northeast corridor, and second, I was able to hear ten speakers in a row – nirvana...
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I get much of my news and laughter from ‘The Daily Show with John Stewart.’ The faux-reporter exposés are my favorites (John Oliver was brilliant in the rain at the Queen’s Jubilee.) While I usually skip the celebrity interviews, I did watch the interview with Colin...
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“You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” – Maya Angelou We’ve all been there: that heart pounding, hand-shaking, holy s+*# moment as we stand up to present, sing, debate, or even eulogize in public....
