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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

#DrunkenMonkey Since 2013 Their Second Hit on #WhomYouKnow @DrunkenMunkeyNY by Arun Mirchandani and Chirag Chamin 338 East 92nd Street Upper East Side

Founder and Owner Arun Mirchandani

It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and we know Arun Mirchandani, otherwise known as the Indian Tom Cruise who has reinvented the movie Cocktail at Drunken Monkey and made his dreams come true. He came to the USA and earned an undergraduate degree in Hospitality Management in 1995. It has been absolutely ages since we first visited, and we were pleased as punch to return. Spiked punch, of course as this is a cocktail joint, and so much more. They were last featured ten years ago and Drunken Monkey is equally owned by Arun and Chirag Chamin and it does what every cocktail place should do: it serves excellent cuisine which is our dream come true.

Drunken Monkey is approachable but elegant, and most importantly, delicious.

Allow us to elaborate, readers.

We want to see way more green salads on everyone's menu, hence our new salad column. We began with the inventive Cucumber and Mango salad, which was so well-chopped. They listened and put the dressing on the side for Ms. Uberpicky. Roasted cashews, pomegranate, radish, chili, cumin and lime and chaat dressing join the party. Next, we absolutely LOVED the Masala Shrimp cocktail and it was one of our favorites of the evening. Garlic and cilantro marinade grace their presence with chili tamarind and they have NO TAILS on them. It is always nicer when you don't have to struggle with tails or shells though we love shellfish.

If you haven't been, Drunken Monkey is evocative of early Bombay in the late 1800s, early 1900s...and when we write on Indian anything we remember Mover and Shaker India Hicks.

We like the Monkey water bottles, a nice touch!

Short Rib Sliders: slow, braised short ribs become Indian in their divine seasoning and slow cooking.

Goan Pork Vindaloo is a spicy number; Vindalu is a Goan term that means Vinegar in the first part and the suffix means potato. This was an influence of Portuguese colonization we understand. Cubed pork shoulder, spicy chili, vinegar and tomato sauce will light up your night with onion too. It's a classic.

No matter what Peachy is eating, she is often drinking a strong Italian red.

Arun showed us you don't have to be Italian to know a great wine.

Avid readers know that Peachy is a Chicken Biryani monster, akin to the Cookie Monster. They accurately put the raita on the side, and also pickled onions, and it's hidden inside to be discovered. It was absolutely delicious and hits the spot. It's not overwhelming and a good starter Indian food if you don't eat Indian often. It's exactly as amazing as it looks below and if you are new to us, you should know we never edit pictures. You win like Arun or we do not publish.

Above, please meet the Railway Chicken Curry. It's a tribute to the British officers and the chicken curry served on trains. Onion and tomato curry, cumin seeds, house spices and curry leaf heightens your senses and invigorates but does not set your Irish taste buds on fire if you are a Peachy Deegan. Next, below, was a dish originally called Chicken Makhni, meaning butter, and is today called Butter Chicen Tikka Masala, and we liked it the most. It's their signature chicken. Tandoor-fired chicken Tikka with creamed tomato sauce is simply divine.

You can't get Branzino at just any Indian restaurant.

But since when are we interested in just anything, anything?

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays you can get a Whole Tandoori Fish Amritsari Style, which to us means devastatingly delicious: there's a 12 spice rub that goes into the Freshly Caught Branzino. And, they even come with Peachy's favorite vegetable: haricots verts and they say green beans in french two thumbs up! Cucumber salsa and lemon rice sings backup.

The final firecracker of the night is from Arun's amazing grandmother whom we hope to meet: she's 102 years old and lives in Astoria. Savitri Mirchandani and her superlative carrot pudding are a total must. She must be so proud of her grandson.

We hear there are more exciting endeavors on the horizon so stay tuned to this highly recommended place!

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#CruisingPeachy Gotham City icon Bruce Wayne inspires other-worldly HYPERCARS from Automobili Pininfarina

Automobili Pininfarina has curated a collection of bespoke pure-electric vehicles inspired by DC's Bruce Wayne, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and Relevance International.

As a visionary entrepreneur with a passion for cutting-edge innovation and sustainable technology, Wayne's elegant and refined taste matches Automobili Pininfarina's bespoke Italian design and luxury customer experience, where clients co-curate their 'dream car' together with the artisans and Design team in the Cambiano Atelier.

B95 Gotham 1

B95 Gotham 2

B95 Dark Knight 1

Battista Dark Knight 1

Battista Dark Knight 2

Battista Gotham 1

As a result, Bruce Wayne's on-screen persona has inspired two new highly exclusive versions of both the Automobili Pininfarina B95 hyper Barchetta and the Battista hyper GT. Every element of the two unique specifications, named 'Gotham' and 'Dark Knight,' has been curated to compliment the luxurious lifestyle of a pop culture icon, who has appeared in numerous forms of entertainment and media since his debut in 1939. This partnership will launch at BruceWayneX.com and will be followed by an invite-only first-of-its-kind retail theatre concept coming this summer where an Automobili Pininfarina Battista will be on exclusive display.

Paolo Dellachà, Chief Executive Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, said: "Our partnership with Wayne Enterprises through Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, DC and Relevance International is a natural fit for Automobili Pininfarina. It's driven by our shared pursuit of pioneering and sustainable technologies to promote the future of mobility. This collaboration not only empowers us to ignite the imaginations of our clients but also to reach and inspire new and diverse audiences."

Dave Amantea, Chief Design Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, continued: "Designing an all-electric hypercar inspired by Bruce Wayne is a dream assignment for our team, giving them creative freedom to place themselves into the imagination of someone as iconic as Bruce Wayne. These two exclusive specifications for our two hypercars represent the ultimate vehicles for the man behind the most famous mask in the world."

Andrea Crespi, Chief Technical Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, concluded: "Wayne Enterprises stands as a beacon of innovation, and a testament to an unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. The B95 Barchetta and Battista hyper GT vehicles already successfully capture this visionary spirit, reflecting the tireless efforts and brilliant minds of our technical teams at Automobili Pininfarina."

Robert Oberschelp, Head of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, added: "Collaborating with Automobili Pininfarina on designing these incredible, state-of-the-art vehicles exemplifies our Wayne Enterprises guiding motto: partner with premier brands to bring Bruce Wayne's elevated taste into the real world. These stunning hypercars, featuring elaborate design and futuristic technology, celebrate the Wayne lifestyle while offering an innovative product unlike anything else in the market."

Vehicle specifications

Automobili Pininfarina has created two exclusive versions of the B95 hyper Barchetta and Battista hyper GT, named Gotham and Dark Knight, with many unique and previously unseen technical specifications. All four cars are powered by a high-capacity 120kWh lithium-ion battery and four motors to generate 1,900hp. That's enough to propel each pure-electric model from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in less than a two second sprint – faster than a current Formula 1 car.

Both Battista and B95 models receive all-new Wayne Enterprises-inspired HMI display enhancements, featuring an instruction voice inspired by Bruce Wayne's loyal butler and assistant, Alfred Pennyworth. The Battista models also offer entirely new performance-enhancing specifications. These include tailgate shark fins and louver openings in the front and rear carbon fibre wings to improve overall aerodynamic efficiency towards the rear airbrake and vehicle side body. The exterior is completed with Wayne Enterprises logos on the side skirts and roof, and all models display a unique aluminium chassis and door plate, inspired by Bruce Wayne.

To further emphasise the 'Dream Cars. Made Real' philosophy, the interiors of both the Battista Gotham and Dark Knight cars benefit from a completely new door and roof design where a large portion of the roof is curved glass, to lighten the interior ambience.

Gotham specification

This design is intended to reflect the more gentle, civilian sophistication of Bruce Wayne. Both the B95 and Battista models are upholstered in a distinctive tan leather that includes bespoke quilting in the centre panels, along with tan stitching.

The Gotham Battista's bodywork is finished in a stunning Argento Vittorio gloss paint, complemented by the Nero Torino gloss paint Goccia roof. To finish the look, the brand's iconic 'F' logo is back-lit and made of brushed and polished anodized aluminium. The 20-inch front and 21-inch rear alloy wheels are finished with a Prezioso Evoluzione gloss black face and matt black channel rim.

The Gotham B95's wheels closely match those of the Gotham Battista, except they are finished in a matt black inner and gloss black outer ring, with Titan callipers and a brushed aluminium anodized black rim centre lock ring to complete the look.

Dark Knight specification

By contrast, the Dark Knight design reflects Bruce Wayne's use of technology to maintain an edge in his fight against Gotham City's criminal underworld. These vehicles feature black Alcantara and black leather upholstery, with a unique black and gold duo-tone contrast stitch.

The Dark Knight Battista's bodywork is finished in Nero Profondo gloss paint, with Nero Torino 'Goccia' roof, and Glorioso ceramic-polished rims complete the look. The Dark Knight B95's exterior matches the Battista, also featuring ceramic-polished rims.

All four designs reflect Wayne Enterprises' pursuit of innovation and Bruce Wayne's own personality. From subtle use of the Wayne Enterprises corporate logo throughout the vehicles, to customised seat embroidery and the voice inspired by Alfred Pennyworth, these dreams cars are the embodiment of the Gotham City icon's persona.

ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA

Automobili Pininfarina is based in operational headquarters in Cambiano, Italy, with a commercial office in Munich, Germany, and resourced with a team of experienced automotive executives from luxury and premium car brands. Designed, engineered and produced by hand in Italy, with a focus on designing experiences for the world's foremost taste makers, all of Automobili Pininfarina's vehicles embody the PURA design philosophy. This philosophy will also permeate all future production cars, seamlessly blending classic inspiration with cutting-edge technology.

ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA BATTISTA

Battista is the most powerful car ever designed and built in Italy and it delivers a level of performance that is unachievable today in any road-legal sports car featuring internal combustion engine technology. Faster than a current Formula 1 race car in its 0-100 km/h sub-two second sprint, and with 1,900 hp and 2,340 Nm torque on tap, the Battista combines extreme engineering and technology in a zero emissions package. Battista's 120 kWh battery provides power to four electric motors – one at each wheel – with a combined WLTP range of up to 476 km (U.S. combined EPA: 300 miles) on a single charge. No more than 150 examples of Battista will be individually hand-crafted at the atelier in Cambiano, Italy.

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences, extends the company's powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.' film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world's largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC's creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC's stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery's film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com.

#BigAppleBusiness #CruisingPeachy @CorvetteRacing 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge Champion’s Prize Revealed as a 1975 Schwab Stingray

Almost five decades since "May Day," a pivotal moment in the history of Wall Street and Schwab when brokerage firms were first allowed to set their own commission rates, Schwab unveiled this year’s one-of-a-kind Champion’s Prize, a fully restored and modernized 1975 Schwab Stingray. The company also announced several new and returning programming elements for the upcoming 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge PGA TOUR event, which is set for Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-26, in Fort Worth, Texas.

“This year’s Champion’s Prize pays homage to 1975, the year that helped reshape Wall Street, when regulated stock trading commissions came to an end and Chuck Schwab opened the doors to investing wider for individuals by reducing commissions. Chuck’s foresight ushered in a new era, making investing more accessible,” said Stacy Hammond, Managing Director and Chief Marketing Officer of Charles Schwab.

“We are proud to be the title sponsor of this storied tournament in our company’s home in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and to continue to redefine what a Champion’s Prize can be – just like how Schwab redefined our industry, nearly 50 years ago on May Day.”

Honoring this year’s Champion with a 1975 Schwab Stingray

The winner of the Charles Schwab Challenge will drive off with an exclusive Champion’s Prize – the 1975 Schwab Stingray – along with Colonial’s Leonard Trophy and Scottish Royal Tartan Plaid jacket.

Customized by County Corvette out of West Chester, Pa., the 1975 Schwab Stingray is fully restored, modernized and loaded with cutting-edge technology as a symbol of the firm’s commitment to innovation in service of its clients.

The 1975 Schwab Stingray features a:One-off 1975 body and custom LT1 hood

Modern GM LS3 V-8 motor generating more than 450 horsepower

GM 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission

One-of-a-kind Schwab badging on the trunk of the car

Custom console featuring an engraved champion’s nameplate

Hand-stitched interior upholstery with the Colonial’s signature Tartan Plaid trim

This 2024 Champion’s Prize continues the tradition that began five years ago in 2019 with the fully renovated and customized 1973 Schwab Challenger, then the 1946 Schwab Power Wagon in 2021, the 1979 Schwab Firebird in 2022, and most recently the 1973 Schwab Bronco which was won by 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge Champion, Emiliano Grillo.

Honoring our Heroes on Memorial Day Weekend

Schwab is proud to be an employer of choice for many who have served in the military and those who continue to serve. Over Memorial Day Weekend, Schwab will once again honor our heroes at the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge.

As part of its support for The Simpson Cup, an annual golf tournament between teams of injured servicemen and veterans, Schwab will once again host a work experience event during tournament week, with the organization’s On Course Foundation. The Foundation helps injured and disabled veterans build confidence and self-determination by opening doors to meaningful employment opportunities in the golf industry. Participants in the program will be onsite at the Colonial, working throughout the week, and participate in a golf skills clinic on Tuesday, May 21. Schwab has served as a proud partner of the On Course Foundation and The Simpson Cup since 2022.

Continuing a tradition that started in 2019 when Schwab took over sponsorship of the tournament, there will once again be a stop in play on Sunday, May 26 for PGA TOUR players, caddies and fans, to take time to reflect on those individuals in the military who lost their lives while serving our country. The moment of silence will conclude with a military flyover as a reminder of the significance of Memorial Day.

The Challengers Film Series

Schwab’s award-winning digital content series, “The Challengers,” returns for the sixth straight year to recognize and celebrate those individuals in golf who, like the firm, challenge the status quo. Episodes feature:Golfer and content creator Gabriella DeGasperis, who leads with positivity on and off the course

Fried Egg Golf founder Andy Johnson, who is working to make golf architecture more approachable

Former golf-writer turned country club operator Tom Coyne, who is helping revitalize a storied course in the Catskills.

PGA Teaching Professional Michael Block, who won the hearts of golf fans and became a household name after his history-making play at the 2023 PGA Championship at Oak Hill.

The 5 Performance Center

Onsite at Colonial, the state-of-the-art fan engagement zone, “The 5: Schwab Performance Center,” will return, inspired by tournament legend Ben Hogan’s “Five Lessons, The Modern Fundamentals of Golf" and Schwab’s approach to thematic investing, which helps individuals discover and invest in trends and new opportunities that align with their interests and values.

“The 5” features several interactive elements providing fans with an opportunity to get their golf swing analyzed by a PGA Teaching Professional, a chance to putt with one of Ben Hogan’s original putters and golf simulators that let fans digitally tee off on Colonial’s new 8th hole. Fans with tickets to the Charles Schwab Challenge can visit the Schwab Performance Center from May 23-26.

Charles Schwab & Co. signed on as title sponsor of the annual event at Colonial Country Club for the 2019 Charles Schwab Challenge. Already a major sponsor of the PGA TOUR and PGA TOUR Champions, the firm’s initial four-year agreement, which has been extended through 2026, marked its first-ever title sponsorship of a PGA TOUR event. Schwab continues as a vital part of the D-FW Metroplex financial community where its 70-acre campus in Westlake is home to the firm’s corporate headquarters.

For more information on the tournament and this year’s initiatives, visit www.schwabgolf.com and www.charlesschwabchallenge.com. The tournament will be broadcast nationally to a televised audience on CBS and the Golf Channel.

About Charles Schwab & Co.

At Charles Schwab, we believe in the power of investing to help individuals create a better tomorrow. We have a history of challenging the status quo in our industry, innovating in ways that benefit investors and the advisors and employers who serve them, and championing our clients’ goals with passion and integrity.

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Monday, May 6, 2024

#ReadThis #Automania @MuseumModernArt

With over 700 posts at the moment, Cruising Peachy evidences our need for speed. Car enthusiasts have a new reason to get excited: we've kicked off coverage of the Moma books and Automania is our favorite right now. We totally missed the actual exhibit as it happened around covid, and this is of course the only way to see it now.

A fabulous quality hardcover coffee table book, Automania makes the perfect gift for the auto enthusiast that has everything. It has a European car concentration except for the Jeep, and the graphics and photographs are the best part said our panel. Automania sees cars as an art form and goes far beyond functional aspects, making this quite a fun read.

We love its history as well: the Moma has had car interests since the 1950's and this chronicles that as well. The advertising aspect also presents an aspect to design that's wonderful to examine.

Automania is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.

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Edited by Juliet Kinchin. With contributions by Paul Galloway and Andrew Gardner

Drawing on the wealth of automobile-related design, art, and architecture in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, Automania takes an in-depth look at an industrial object that changed the world. From its first appearance as a plaything for the rich in the 1890s to its establishment as a utilitarian necessity of modern life, the car has transformed the ways in which we live, work, and enjoy ourselves, inspiring countless designers and artists working in varied media. Some have viewed the automobile as the ultimate expression of technological progress, capable of bringing about widespread economic growth and positive societal change. Others have seen it as the enemy of humanistic values, leading only to rising fatalities and the proliferation of hazardous waste and pollution. But all have recognized it as central to contemporary life, design, and culture. Automania traces the rich cultural history of the car while giving pride of place to the ten vehicles in MoMA’s collection, which mark pivotal moments in the history of automotive design. 112 pp.; 100 illus.

#CharitablePeachy #HealthyPeachy @SusanGKomen Susan G. Komen® Urges Personalized Approach in Response to Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations

Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, today commented on the final recommendations made by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), advocating biennial screening mammography for average-risk women beginning at age 40.

In a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by advances in science and technology, Komen emphasizes the pressing necessity of personalized screening and treatment plans. While Komen recognizes the challenges of guiding a population toward health-related decisions, a one-size-fits-all model is outdated in the era of precision medicine. Each individual's unique risk factors, including family history, genetic predisposition, and lifestyle factors, must be carefully considered to optimize screening effectiveness and improve outcomes.

While Komen generally supports the updated recommendation to begin screening at age 40, there is a crucial need for early conversations between patients and their health care providers to determine the screening approach that best meets their needs regardless of age. Komen further emphasizes the critical importance of annual screenings for those at average risk. A biennial approach, as called for in the guidelines, may allow cancers to advance undetected.

“Annual screenings provide the best opportunity for individuals to detect their cancers early when treatment options are easier and survival rates are higher,” said Paula Schneider, president and CEO of Susan G. Komen and breast cancer survivor. “Everyone deserves a personalized breast cancer screening plan tailored to their unique needs, determined in partnership with their trusted health care provider.”

According to the CDC, 25% of eligible women have forgone mammograms in the past two years. Diminishing the significance of regular screening through the new guidelines could exacerbate this troubling fact. These recommendations may cause additional confusion to patients, particularly for individuals with dense breasts or a family history of breast cancer and may create barriers to screening services.

As USPSTF guidelines are directly tied to health plan requirements of no-cost coverage of services for patients, Komen expresses concern that these updated recommendations may impact coverage for many patients, driving down access to and utilization of all needed screening modalities. This could result in increased late-stage diagnoses when breast cancer is more difficult and more expensive to treat.

Recognizing the ongoing challenges and disparities in screening access and utilization, Komen calls upon policymakers, health care providers, advocacy organizations, and the broader community to redouble their efforts in promoting breast cancer awareness, education and early detection initiatives for all people, aligned with their personal risk profile.

As steadfast advocates for breast health, Komen remains committed to advancing screening practices, promoting evidence-based guidelines, ensuring affordable access, and improving outcomes in the fight against breast cancer. For more information, please visit komen.org.

About Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life, Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures. Visit komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. Connect with us on social at www.komen.org/contact-us/follow-us/.

#ReadThis @simonschuster HITS, FLOPS, AND OTHER ILLUSIONS By Ed Zwick

We love people that tell stories for a living, and that's how Zwick opens! We love an insider's view and have built a business on it: Zwick is clearly an insider. This is a memoir built on five decades of memories, and based on several notebooks. We love the history! This is almost Cliff Notes for the film industry in some cases, and Zwick shares his wisdom with style, panache and fun. Our readers will see how he has the ability to regale on the page as well as the silver screen.

He espouses laughter and adopts a genuine interest in guiding the next generation through his verbiage. Zwick's lists that pepper the pages show you what you can learn in life from other people. Even if you think you have zero interest in entertainment, there is something in this industry for everyone to grow from. Pictures always enhance memoirs, and this one has those supporting shots too. Crack this one open perhaps on the beach....summertime is right around the corner and P.S. Ed we also tell stories and some people think they are pretty good if you want to contact Peachy!

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HITS, FLOPS, AND OTHER ILLUSIONS: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood by Ed Zwick (Gallery Books; Hardcover; on-sale February 13, 2024) is a heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory, creator of the show thirtysomething, and executive producer of My So-Called Life.

“I’ll be dropping a few names,” Zwick confesses in the introduction to his book. “Over the years I have worked with self-proclaimed masters-of-the-universe, unheralded geniuses, hacks, sociopaths, savants, and saints.”

Zwick’s long career has spanned four decades of directing, producing, and writing projects that have collectively received eighteen Academy Award nominations (seven wins) and sixty-seven Emmy nominations (twenty-two wins). In HITS, FLOPS, AND OTHER ILLUSIONS he recalls the head spinning ascents and vertiginous plunges that define a career in Hollywood – with equal emphasis on craft, and luck, and the intense collaborations he's shared with actors and other collaborators.

Talents whom he spotted early include Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Denzel Washington, Claire Danes, and Jared Leto. Established stars he worked closely with include Leonardo DiCaprio, Anthony Hopkins, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Daniel Craig, Jake Gyllenhaal, Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, and Jennifer Connelly. He also sued Harvey Weinstein over the production of Shakespeare in Love—and won. He shares personal stories about all these people, and more.

Written mostly with love, sometimes with rue, this memoir is also a meditation on working, sprinkled throughout with tips for anyone who has ever imagined writing, directing, or producing for the screen. Fans with an appreciation for the beautiful mysteries—as well as the unsightly, often comic truths—of crafting film and television won’t want to miss it.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Ed Zwick is an Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning director, producer, and writer with over four decades of highly acclaimed film and television projects. His filmography as director includes Glory, Legends of the Fall, Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Courage Under Fire, Love & Other Drugs, and Defiance; with producing credits including Steven Soderbergh's Traffic and Shakespeare in Love, for which Zwick won an Academy Award. From early-career, breakout performances from Denzel Washington, Brad Pitt, and Matt Damon to career-defining roles for Tom Cruise, Leonardo DiCaprio, and more, Zwick has directed many of Hollywood's biggest stars. His mark on television is equally impressive, including two series he co-created with longtime creative partner Marshall Herskovitz: the Emmy award- winning thirtysomething, regarded as one of the most influential dramas in modern TV history; and ABC's Emmy-winning ensemble drama, Once and Again. He also executive produced the groundbreaking teen drama, My So-Called Life, which launched the careers of Claire Danes, Wilson Cruz and Jared Leto. Zwick and Herskovitz continue to lead their award-winning production company, Bedford Falls, founded in 1985.

HITS, FLOPS, AND OTHER ILLUSIONS

By Ed Zwick | Gallery Books

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GALLERY BOOKS, a division of Simon & Schuster, is an imprint dedicated to publishing a variety of must- read books on a wide array of topics. Launched in 2010, Gallery is designed to showcase established voices and to introduce emerging new ones—in both fiction and nonfiction. Gallery Books is the publisher of Taste by Stanley Tucci, The Longest Race by Kara Goucher, My Travels with Mrs. Kennedy by Clint Hill, Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised by Carmelo Anthony, The Girl with the Lower Back

Tattoo by Amy Schumer, Zero Days by Ruth Ware, and Anna: The Biography by Amy Odell, among others.

SIMON & SCHUSTER, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world’s most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Friday, May 3, 2024

#SalonPeachy @ManhattanPeachy #PeachyDeegan #StephenKnoll Summer Fun Starts with Rich Color and Foil-Controlled Strategic Highlights by Uber-Talented Colorist #DavidCrandall of The Stephen Knoll Salon, 19 E 62nd Street Manhattan!

Gorgeous Haircolor by David Crandall of Stephen Knoll New York

"Underdoing is Overdoing."

-David Crandall

In the wide world of haircolor spanning so many shades and colors, there's only ONE DAVID CRANDALL. At the storied Stephen Knoll Salon on East 62nd Street on the Upper East Side, David wondrously executes a vision of you that is enhanced and exceeding the expectations of your spectrum of haircolor brilliance.

We began by saying Enchante in January, and the continued skillfulness continued in March. Today we're pleased as punch to say the third time is indeed a charm and Peachy's Hair just got the David Crandall Triple Crown! We are not horsing around at all: the truth is the pictures look like real life.

There's a reason why we don't show you before pictures: time becomes an enemy of haircolor. Other challenges include hats, head sweating and just aging of the color itself. Fortunately, David possesses the quintessential aptitude for painting your hair and therefore your life with restorative richness. We began with the signature single process which sets the stage for success: Arrividerci Roots and Espresso Yourself both by Aloxxi which David HELPED CREATE teamed up for a perfect bespoke hue for the single process.

After the color was perfectly painted on and set, Lina Cuello washed and dried Peachy's hair, setting the stage for the second scene of Color by David Crandall. Strategically-placed foils are central to the highlight execution. You don't use color to eliminate color: you use lightener and this is how highlights are achieved. David paints through the lowlights: fewer highlights are needed now because Peachy's hair had faded out.

Finally, it's essential to restore the richness and brilliance of the color throughout the length of the hair. Not only does David Crandall celebrate the brillance of the roots of your hair, but he ensures the color continues through the strand right down to the ends of the hair length. This freshen up really sets David's work apart. The winning result yields an overall cohesive color presentation emanating richness throughout the length of the strands.

Tania Siguencia blew out Peachy's hair in careful sections and the result is above!

Don't overdo your haircolor: sport richness with haircolor by David Crandall of Stephen Knoll!

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Haircolor by David Crandall of The Stephen Knoll Salon is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know!

Founded in 1991 in the heart of New York City, the Stephen Knoll New York Salon caters to both a celebrity clientele and discerning New Yorkers – people from all walks of life. We would be honored to serve you.

In 2006, he sought a solution for his on-the-go clients to replicate professional, salon quality results between styling sessions. Collaborating with Tokyo-based Kosé, the leaders in beauty technology, he created Stephen Knoll New York – a range of premium, customizable styling and haircare products inspired by a New York aesthetic and powered by Japanese technology.

Today, Stephen continues to work both from his NYC salon and as a photo session stylist, while traveling the world to style his dedicated clients. The Stephen Knoll New York collection of pro-quality products is featured in more than 23,000 points of distribution worldwide.

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Your haircolor's future is so bright after a visit to Stephen and David, you're going to need sunglasses!

Stephen Knoll New York was born in NYC where the world’s artists, creators, and influencers come together, drawing inspiration from the raw energy and diversity of the City.

Hair stylist Stephen Knoll founded his Midtown salon in 1991, in the heart of Manhattan – blocks from Central Park. Catering to a celebrity clientele and discerning New Yorkers alike, Stephen has been at the genesis of styling and fashion trends for three decades.

To enable his busy, on-the-go clients to replicate salon quality results they love between styling sessions, Stephen sought to create a superior range of haircare products that could deliver the professional standards his customers expect.

He found his holy grail in Japanese innovation. Collaborating with Kosé, the leaders in beauty technology, they created Stephen Knoll New York – premium, customizable styling and haircare products that meet the needs of a discerning clientele from New York to Tokyo, Toronto to Rio.

Stephen Knoll New York hair care is inspired by New York aesthetic, powered by Japanese Ingenuity.

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David Crandall

Hair Colorist

Simple or Complex Beauty is what the world needs ALWAYS!! (...says his instagram.)

Born in the peachiest state of all, Georgia, David Crandall grew up with midwestern values as his parents were from Michigan and with his father in the service, he had the opportunity to grow up in many geographic places. David Crandall's career in hair began in 1984 in New York where he began at La Coupe, and later went to Jon Guenter from 1984 to 1987. Then later in 1987, he joined Pierre Michel where he was until 1991 when he was the second employee of Stephen Knoll when the salon opened.

#NIGHTLIGHT #FrancePeachy @businessfrance Art de Vivre à la Française at the Consulate General of France 934 5th Ave, New York

What's better than April in Paris? May at the French Consulte in New York with Business France, bien sur mes amis!

It's not who you know, it's WHOM YOU KNOW and everyone knows it's ALSO QUE VOUS CONNAISSEZ.

We love the commemorative history plaques you see once you walk in.

We think this means in April 1524 which is 500 years ago the French essentially landed in New York and we hope they celebrate that too! Of course 9.11 is the most significant event here of the modern era.

For the uninitiated, note that French is the second official language of Whom You Know and our annual press release is first in English and then French. We hope you all read Mover and Shaker Andre Lacroix's book and we thank the French Consulate, Lea Rita DeCampos, Frederic Rossi and Damien Laban for inviting us to their superlative soiree, Art de Vivre à la Française, where we met several French businesses whom we hope prove to be as amazing as business owners Benjamin Spruch of Degrenne and Paul Denamiel of Le Rivage have been so far this year! We are already choosing France. We adored the piano music-check it out here on our video.

Business France does not have a hard time at all convincing us as we sing the praises of French talents anyway! We also recently worked with the sensationally gifted ACF thanks to Sebastian Baud: #DAYLIGHT #FrancePeachy #ParisPeachy #WhomYouKnow Kicks Off Coverage of @ACF_US_Canada Starring #SebastienBaud #JeanLouisGerin #SebastienRouxel #CedricBarberet Since 1879 by Joseph Favre with their Event: 3rd Edition Trophy Jean-Jacques Dietrich, Manhattan April 6th, 2024 Institute of Culinary Education

From May 2 to 3, 2024 this show brought together a delegation of 12 luxury & high-end design home & décor brands to the Consulate General of France. We can't wait to learn more from these brand new French brand owners and the very best will be presented to you here post-review; if you are a French brand owner please contact peachydeegan at gmail dot com.

Alain Delon is the best ambassador of France ever in its entire history and here are our favorite Top Ten Movies of his. So far. Alain if you are up for it, Peachy will write a movie about you in New York if you come over and make it come to life! (His art was auctioned partly in New York last year.)

Ranging from lighting and bespoke pieces to upholstery, Limoges porcelain and much more, these companies and craft workshops embody French design and Mademoiselle Peachy looks forward to telling you more in upcoming posts, of course in CHEZ PEACHY, our column for everything home and design, French or not.

We were delighted to see David Christopher Salvatore, bien sur in his RED JACKET and Garrow Kedigian! They did not plan the coordinating colors! It was a happy accident. Maybe Peachy will wear red next time not pink.

Hello to our friends at Pommery whom we met last year.

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In other French news:

France, European champion for attractiveness for the 5th consecutive year

EY today publishes its Barometer of the attractiveness of France 2024. This barometer, carried out each year, lists foreign investment projects in Europe and analyzes the perception that our country arouses among decision-makers economic. It thus assesses real and perceived attractiveness and compares the main European countries.

In a context of decline in investment decisions destined for Europe (- 23% in the EU according to the latest UNCTAD data), France has managed to maintain the confidence of investors and maintain its 1st place in the ranking of attractiveness for the 5th consecutive year with 1,194 projects identified. The United Kingdom (985 projects) and Germany (733 projects) complete the podium. France is the destination of 21% of foreign investments intended for Europe in 2023, compared to 18.7% in 2019 , it therefore welcomes a larger part of foreign direct investments than in 2019.

The significant number of extensions in France (64%) is proof of renewed confidence in the France site and must be considered a real asset. This significant share is directly linked to the high number of industrial projects identified in our territory.

France remains the most attractive country for industrial investments in Europe with 530 projects recorded, a leading position that it has held for more than 20 years. It also occupies 1st place in Europe for the number of factories created or expanded and for the number of jobs generated in production sites .

France has adopted an ambitious industrial strategy, which ranges from the significant reduction in implementation times permitted by the green industry law, massive investment in skills and even the structuring of real sectors. All these measures make France competitive and attractive for industrial projects.

France retains its title of champion of innovation in Europe with 123 projects identified in 2023 in R&D. The clear and ambitious vision carried by France 2030 is a real comparative advantage in increased global competition. It provides clear answers and perspectives to investors and thus establishes innovation in the long term. It is therefore important to underline that France is the leading destination in Europe for foreign investments in artificial intelligence with 17 projects identified in 2023, ahead of the United Kingdom (12 projects) and Germany (9 projects).

Five French regions (Ile-de-France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Grand Est, Hauts de France and Occitanie) are among the fifteen most attractive regions in Europe in terms of number of foreign investment projects. This illustrates the ability of territories to attract foreign investors and not only in large metropolises. In 2023, almost one in two foreign investment projects concerns rural areas or medium-sized towns. Throughout France, foreign investors participate in the revitalization of our territories by creating added value and jobs.

The perception survey which completes the EY barometer indicates that 76% of the managers questioned say they are more confident about France's ability to maintain or even increase its attractiveness (vs. 53% in 2023) . This clear increase reflects a notable change in the overall perception of France as a destination for investment and economic development. The French economy appears more attractive in the eyes of the world, which could encourage more foreign investment to turn to France.

“It is a great satisfaction to see, for the fifth consecutive year, France recognized as the most attractive country in Europe for foreign investments. This is not the result of chance: the reforms undertaken since 2017 at the initiative of the President of the Republic produce long-term results for the benefit of growth and employment in our territories. We are continuing our reform momentum, whether in favor of fiscal stability, the excellence of our talents, support for research and innovation or the simplification of administrative procedures. » declares Mr. Franck Riester, Minister Delegate to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, responsible for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness, Francophonie and French people abroad.

“ France is continuing its reindustrialization effort, it is strengthening and modernizing its economy, and investors have understood this well. These results are consistent with those recorded by Business France in terms of foreign investment. The reforms carried out to promote economic activity in our territory are bearing fruit and convincing investors to choose France as a destination for their European operations . In 2023, 58% of projects received tailor - made support from Business France . This represents 67 % of jobs created or maintained in our territory ,” explains Laurent Saint-Martin, Managing Director of Business France.

“ We are proud to contribute to the attractiveness of France as a land of innovation. Foreign investors recognize the quality of our talents, our infrastructure and our innovative ecosystem, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence where France is positioned as a European leader. Thanks to our personalized support, we help them realize their projects and become part of a dynamic of sustainable and responsible growth,” underlines Pascal Cagni, Ambassador for International Investments.