What EJ Brie has done in 2008

Recent stories by and about EJ Brie

Why I admire Vincent Van Gogh

He was an amazing painter. His paintings move me. I will never forget the first time I saw the Starry Night.

How I met Desmond Tutu

I met Desmond Tutu when he was visiting the Episcopal Church Center in New York, where I was working at the time. This was in 1988. He was very soft spoken and seemed like a very kind person.

Why I want to meet E. Annie Proulx

I want to ask Annie Proulx how she came up with the story of Brokeback Mountain, and tell her that her writing haunts me.

The real reason I want to meet Mariska Hargitay

I think she is very talented, and sexy, too! I’d like to know what she is like when she isn’t acting.

A story about David Sedaris

My son and I went to see David Sedaris in Ann Arbor, MI a few years ago. Afterward, we waited in line for him to sign our books. He signed my son’s book and then while he continued to talk with my son, he signed my book with, “I can see you have your hands full!” He makes me laugh.

Why I admire Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter is involved in Habitat for Humanity and has done so much to improve the lives of people who aren’t financially fortunate. He has also done much to further the cause of peace in the world. He seems very down to earth.

Why I admire Emeril Lagasse

Because he is an excellent cook! And I love his recipes. I’d love to go to his show and taste his food.

The real reason I want to meet Ani DiFranco

To see what her energy is like in person.

Why I want to meet Jeanette Winterson

She is my very favorite writer. She has a poetic writing style. Written on the Body and Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit are my favorite books.

Who introduced me to bluepaindoctor

Our friend Stephanie introduced us and then we discovered that we worked in the same department. One of those small world wonders!


The world wants to meet…

Bob Dylan Himalaya Behl Bill Clinton sweet wants to meet AmaliaDuBois rocionovoa Fiona Apple Joachim Murat Jack Nicholson sade Marielle Moose Beth Gibbons Benjiman gwyn Chuck Berry 1fcukbebe River Phoenix __Death__ Hikaru Utada 宇多田ヒカル Hyde Jane Austen calypte wants to meet Absnasm neleke fambai Friedrich Nietzsche Martin Scorsese Alex James Paul Weller