neil gaiman - how to succeed in the arts!

For all the art students about to enter the working world without a roadmap, author Neil Gaiman offers his advice on making great art, honing your skills, and keeping in mind that friendliness and punctuality can be as important to your career as talent.

Gaiman's commencement address, which he recently delivered to the graduating class at Philadelphia's University of the Arts, is must-watch material for anyone who makes art. Gaiman is clear on the point that art is work, and there's more than a little luck involved in artistic careers. But he's refreshingly upbeat, noting that passion and doing things your own way can come with immense rewards, and that there are elements of your artistic life that you can control along the way. I love his bit about his life goals as a "mountain," and his mission to do only work that would bring him closer to the mountain. Of course, we should all be so lucky to work only when jobs are adventurous and stop when they become work, but there are some wonderful nuggets of artistic wisdom throughout Gaiman's speech. [via MetaFilter]

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"The Skartorialist is like The Sartorialist, but with skateboarders. Girls love skateboarders."

viktig läk med killar: skartorialist.blogspot.co.uk

bonusfakta: kille nr1 här är min kompis beelzebubs pojkvän! det är viktigt med bra armgodis.

kvällens tips! freaks n geeks presenterar balla band vars namn jag ej kommer ihåg!

jo det gör jag! moonface och errors spelar ikväll måndag på debaser i malmö, läs mer viktig info HÄR

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How To Use The Godfather To Choose Your Mate (från hellogiggles.com)

Finding your match is as easy as Godfather’s 1, 2 and 3. So, how can film preference determine long-term compatibility? It can’t always. However, The Godfather test has proven to be accurate 97.3% of the time. I know nothing about statistics and it took me awhile to round that number.  I also strategically selected an odd number after the decimal because I’m an animal and have no outlet for my rebellious urges.

The following are what each Godfather preference will tell you about your potential mate.

Godfather Part I: This individual values tradition and often finds comfort in familiarity and simplicity. They are reliable and find sick pleasure in watching James Caan get shot repeatedly in the face and chest, until left for dead in a pool of his own iron deficient blood. This person is a keeper if you want a stable relationship with little surprises. It’s undeniable that the first film built the foundation for the next two and was a classic, in part due to Marlon Brando’s slurred performance. However, with a classic comes the expected. Part 1’ers are not for the wild at heart.

Godfather Part 2: This individual appreciates depth and complication. They may not always be stable, but you can guarantee they are wise and will be there for you when needed. Part 2’ers are often creative and show their wisdom in subtle ways. They also love seeing Diane Keaton get bitched whipped by Al Paccino after confessing she essentially hates her husband and the thought of his DNA being passed on to future generations. They also really get a kick out of Fredo whipping out a couple of hail Mary’s before having a hit put on him from his ol’ brahski Mikey. Part 2’ers are vibrant and driven. With this ambition, it is wise to remain cautious of their hidden potentials.

Godfather Part 3: If you know anyone who preferred that abortion Coppola had enough balls to release, please contact the authorities, as they are likely a serial killer. Exception to the rule: If they are a Part 3’er because of Andy Garcia/Mary’s hilarious death at the end, give them a warning pass, a few pity dates then passive aggressively like their Facebook statuses until they have no choice but to delete you and reconsider their horrible life choices.

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Mindy Furano is a Canadian student, comedic writer and aspiring TV/Film writer. Follow her @mindyfurano

lyxbrunch: FRY-UP

mmmm FRY-UP! med ugnsrostade tomater fyllda med prästost, vitlök och basilika, vegoköttbullar, ugnsrostade champinjoner & gul lök, äggröra, rädisor och brie. NOM!

öppen förfrågan: vill någon gymma med mig på fitness 24-seven eller vad det heter? har gymkort där men saknar peppande gymkompis därav inget gymande alls. ps man får dricka bärs efter gym om man är 2. (också även marilyn monroe träning och hot dogs. alltid dessa hot dogs.)

jag har ju som sagt lite svårt med träningsmotivationen men har börjat få knasigt knä pga sitter i skräddarställning i tid och otid (mamma ringde och sa NEJ! men jag lyssnar dåligt). men i alla fall om någon är pepp på att träna här i malmö så kan ni la maila mig på stamcellforever@gmail eller hojta till här under! tänkte jag inte skulle bli jätteohälsosam och det är ju roligare om man är flera med träning! ps jag är alltså verkligen JÄTTE UN_FITNEY så joggingturer i ottan i en park undanbedes från början (däremot gillar jag långpromenader med pauser för flum men det är ju en annan historia SOM MAN FAKTISKT KAN RÄKNA IN SOM GYMPA OM MAN HAR PÅ SIG GYMPASKOR obs viktigt fakta)

hej då från en snel men lat shetlandspony.

obs1! fitness-24-seven har förutom vanligt gym även ett noga eget gym för BARA TJEJER som är bitchin därav att jag har kort där för jag gillar ofta ej gymkillar som spelar scooter högt i sina mobilstereofoner och lägger sina svettiga ballar på motionscyklarna.

obs2! bilderna ovan är alltså hur jag EJ gymmar. däremot ger fotot under en mer rättvis bild av var mitt fokus ligger: