I was with a group of friends who got stuck in traffic to see the Black Crowes open up for Top Petty. Missed them completely, then Petty ended early because it was an outdoor venue, and there was a ferocious summer thunderstorm that ended the show probably by about 45 minutes. We were all dumb millennials who didn't seem to mind at the time that we missed the Crowes entirely. I'm mad about it in retrospect.
I just started "How Lucky" and I'm really digging it. Love the references from your world that I've picked up through years of reading your newsletter.
That piece on Bobby Knight was phenomenal. I've never seen the second clip where he nutted up on his own show. Classic!
The man was entertaining, sure, but also a major bully. His comparison on how he dealt with stress to a woman being raped, ("If rape is inevitable, just lay back and enjoy it.") made me sick.
New York magazine has an author page with archives? Yes! I need to check that out. NY magazine is where I discovered your writing.
I've read every post on this substack, time to hit up the NY magazine archives! Thanks!
PS: nice author page picture.....
Best final scene of one of the best TV shows ever! Thank you Will!
Do any of the older folks you know--the ones who engaged and active and glowing--also complain about their health? I wonder if there's a connection.
I was with a group of friends who got stuck in traffic to see the Black Crowes open up for Top Petty. Missed them completely, then Petty ended early because it was an outdoor venue, and there was a ferocious summer thunderstorm that ended the show probably by about 45 minutes. We were all dumb millennials who didn't seem to mind at the time that we missed the Crowes entirely. I'm mad about it in retrospect.
Well written and very thought provoking, Will.
Better Things - fabulous show!
I just started "How Lucky" and I'm really digging it. Love the references from your world that I've picked up through years of reading your newsletter.
That piece on Bobby Knight was phenomenal. I've never seen the second clip where he nutted up on his own show. Classic!
The man was entertaining, sure, but also a major bully. His comparison on how he dealt with stress to a woman being raped, ("If rape is inevitable, just lay back and enjoy it.") made me sick.
Woody Hayes I loved. Bobby Knight I did not.