Guest host Kenji Jasper gets some tips on how to combat rude behavior, without creating a scene, from Harvard attorney Laurie Puhn. Then, singer-songwriter Tracy Bonham tells us about her new album, Blink the Brightest. We’ll talk to the very young, bestselling author Christopher Paolini about the second novel of his fantasy Inheritance trilogy. And Alain Silver tells us about Film Forum’s two-week “Summer Samurai” festival.
Instant Persuasion
Loud conversations on cell phones, pushing and shoving on the subway, cutting in line…New York can sometimes be a ruthless place. Today, communication expert Laurie Puhn offers tips on how best to handle rudeness. Her book is Instant Persuasion: How to Change Your Words to Change Your Life.
Blink the Brightest
Musician Tracy Bonham performs selections from her new album, Blink the Brightest, live in our studio.
Performing Tuesday night (8/23) at the Mercury Lounge (217 East Houston Street) at 8:30 – tickets $10 at the door only!
Performing Tuesday night (8/23) at the Mercury Lounge (217 East Houston Street) at 8:30 – tickets $10 at the door only!
Eldest
Christopher Paolini became a bestselling author at age 19 when Eragon--the first book of his fantasy Inheritance trilogy--was published. He’s here today to talk about the second novel in the series: Eldest.
Christopher Paolini will give a talk and take questions from the audience tonight at 5:30 at ...
Christopher Paolini will give a talk and take questions from the audience tonight at 5:30 at ...
Summer Samurai
Alain Silver is the author of The Samurai Film. He pays tribute to the genre, and tells us about the current “Summer Samurai” festival at Film Forum.
» More on the "Summer Samurai" series at Film Forum
» More on the "Summer Samurai" series at Film Forum
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