man-jewelry

Who says necklackes are just for girls? I have been wearing this, sometimes.

(When you can’t think of anything interesting to say, post a photo…)

I did really enjoy this Editor & Publisher story on pre-written obits. The AP has about 1,000 of them on file. The story has this gem of an anecdote:

Few of his obit writers seek to contact the subjects of their pieces prior to their deaths, [NYT Obituaries Editor Charles] Strum says. He notes a few occasions in the past during which writers would interview a subject under the guise of a story or for background, only to later use it for an obituary. “We don’t use subterfuge anymore,” he says. “You don’t want people thinking you are breathing down their necks. It is much better to be straightforward.”

Strum mentions the story of Times writer Albin Krebs, who visited Bette Davis at her Connecticut home for an interview years ago, but did not disclose its obituary purpose. Not long after Davis brought out tea and snacks and began the interview, the Hollywood legend asked suddenly, “Are you interviewing me for my obituary?”

The reporter said, “Yes,” and she replied, “Why the hell didn’t you tell me?” Davis then went into the kitchen, made a pitcher of martinis, and they talked all night.