Ira Glass
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so this past sunday I went to go see Ira Glass in DC. I love him even more now. He was so captivating and extremely funny. what I love the most about him was that he was a regular guy.
the evening started out in the dark….
the show began with the lights going out and Ira just began talking… just like he usually does. the way he likes to- where no one can see him… but only hear him. he said he would have loved to have done the whole show in the dark… but that there would be too many complaints. but then the lights finally came up, and he said “yes, this is what i look like…”
he had so many great stories- i feel like thats what hes all about…stories. life just consists of one story after the other. he talked a lot about his process about telling a story. that there is an action, then another action…an action…an action… then reflection. he kept reiterating that. he is so invested in his work. its great to see someone who loves their work so much. you can just hear it in his voice 
he creates so many great connections with the people he interviews, and his listeners.
the other thing that struck me was how genuinely funny he was. he was almost like a stand up comic. I was laughing the whole time. i was really happy to have my mom come and enjoy the show as well. to be honest, when i told my mom about Ira Glass she had never really heard of him, but now she loves him.
i really wish i had taken notes, and written down everything he said. i wish i could be like him…have job that i love doing and create great inventive work that truly touches and educates people.
on the drive back jon, donna and i listened to one of his pieces- “fiasco” and it was a great way to end a fantastic evening.