Fifteen Minutes
Translation Is an Act of Love, a Gift That Transcends Borders: 15 Minutes with Fruznik Tadevosyan
“The books are my brothers,” Fruznik says, in one of his turns of phrase that sound seamlessly romantic. “They are not lifeless things. They are living.”
15 Minutes with Olive Thomas, Former Follies Girl and Full-time Ghost
Whenever something goes wrong at the New Amsterdam Theatre, it’s because of Olive Thomas. But the people working there don’t mind; they say, “Technically, she was here first.”
15 Minutes With Aaliyah Nitoto and Sam Prestianni, Makers of Lavender Wine
“Something as beautiful and unique as lavender wine shouldn’t just be at a country club.”
15 Minutes with Anshu, Expert Eyebrow Threader and Community Builder
I might’ve said too much for a first visit, but Anshu’s warmth had a way of dissolving my worry. To my emotional overspilling, Anshu said she will take care of me from now on.
15 Minutes with Exodus, Wig-Maker to the Drag Queen Stars
“Exodus is a large mass moving of people. My slogan is ‘Hair that moves you!’ which I think is cute.”
15 Minutes with Louis Mitchell, Who Brings Sesame Street Characters to Life
“My purpose in life is to encourage people to seek the things they love to do,” says Louis, “not what they think they have to do.”
15 Minutes with Abdul Sattar, the Man Who Serves the Karachi Press
“The day you sit idle, you are inviting illness and despondency upon yourself. I don’t want to be dependent on anybody. I have too much self-respect.”
15 Minutes with Arturo Talavera, Mexico City’s Photography Master
Arturo is a modern-day alchemist, creating beauty out of bending light, and capturing photons on glass, silver plates, and egg whites.
15 Minutes with Doug Schultz, a Ballet Class Pianist
Through Doug, I realized, musicians and writers have in common an invaluable quality: We get better as we mature.
15 Minutes with M. Jenea Sanchez: Weaving Community Through Art
“Yes, the border divides . . . but the culture of this place is of one, not two.”