1.04.2010

My New York Media Summary

Some of you may wonder why I am so concerned about my on-again-off-again relationship with the New York City media. I have compiled this brief summary of my appearances since 2007.


Anna's Wonky Costume Appearances

  • One week off the plane in 2007, I appear on the Today Show and conduct an interview dressed as a 10ft tall fluffy giraffe. My Mother manages to miss that particular episode. I cannot sense any magical chemistry between Matt Lauer and I, so I leave NBC Plaza resentful of the costume for blowing my chances.
  • 2008 me and my consorts nearly knock over the NY1 aerial cam while dressed as 11ft tall pink sea dragon and 12ft tall Puff the Magic Dragon; flanked by the before mentioned giraffe. Camera operator is partially to blame for misjudging our stature. Resulting footage makes it appear that we attacked the camera.
  • January 2, 2009 a point blank shot of wonky me at Polar Bear swim is all over the Internet. I make a pledge to knock it off with the toothy grin.
  • May 2009, my big chance with The New York Times critic and photographer, finds me slinking about a stage dressed as a sea anemone. Critic arrives late and tries to"figure it out" on her own...
  • NY1 plucks me from the Halloween parade masses, takes me by the fin and walks me into the limelight. I find myself unable to move due to stage fright. I appear like a deer in the headlights then shout "Land shark" through three rows of Styrofoam shark teeth. They go to commercial and give me a strange look.
  • January 1, 2010, Channel 12 and THE DAILY NEWS interview me while I am cranked on adrenaline after possibly 4 minutes too long in the water. I make giddy irrational comments that make me sound like a Polar Bear party girl all while dressed like the Flintstones Grand Pooba. More photos splayed on Internet. New photographer friend discretely notes that this year's point black shots of me are now going to the highest bidder in the Japanese press. I once again ode to knock it off with the toothy grin.

Meanwhile back in the islands...calm, rational articles about my artwork appear in regional newspapers and a magazine.

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