“While artists are known for following whims and dodging routine, the Irish painter Guggi insists that hard-work, structure, and a refusal to put down even the most frustrating piece, areContinue readingBig Think – Overcoming Arts True Test: Discipline – Guggi
Month: October 2009
Courtney Love’s introduction to the Virgin Prunes
Courtney Love introduced the Virgin Prunes at the ‘Gavin Friday and Friends’ event in Carnegie Hall on October 4th. She did so eloquently and passionately, explaining how she came toContinue readingCourtney Love’s introduction to the Virgin Prunes
Mates, Dames and Prunes
Virgin Prunes on stage at Carnegie Hall (Gavin Friday, Guggi, Dik + Jim Thirlwell) We’re still recuperating from our whirlwind trip to New York City, where we attended the “GavinContinue readingMates, Dames and Prunes
Big Think – Ideas – Guggi interview
Question: What was your biggest career mistake? Guggi: Working for my dad. Question: Why was that a mistake? Guggi: It was a mistake because he worked us very, very hardContinue readingBig Think – Ideas – Guggi interview
Prune power
The Irish Times – Saturday, October 3, 2009 He led an elite group of avant-garde chancers that included Bono and The Edge. A host of stars, including U2, will takeContinue readingPrune power