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Apr 4Liked by Blackbird Spyplane

this was dope, what a g

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Ha- unrelated to clowns altho I probably look like one- I too wear high waisted pants and agree a belt worn over the tummy area is not the most comfy. Willing to try the suspender route as long as they are swaggy options available vs. having to risk looking dorky. Any reccs would be most appreciated. Thank you.

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☮️2️⃣🤡💕

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Apr 3Liked by Blackbird Spyplane

As the son of a painter who did a whole show on clowns and consequentially lived in an apartment-turned-studio with clown paintings leaned on every wall, dodging paint splatter and longing gazes just to get to the bathroom, I can’t say I have a lot of love for them; but I’m glad there’s still appreciation out there for them.

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Apr 2Liked by Blackbird Spyplane

I saw that True West performance in high school. My parents drove us to the city for a matinee. Was obsessed with him and Philip Seymour Hoffman and the Paul Thomas Anderson universe. I had a little book of the script. We waited for them after the show and they signed it. Feel very lucky to have been there.

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Apr 2Liked by Blackbird Spyplane

This guy has nothing but love. Great interview.

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Apr 2Liked by Blackbird Spyplane

I really vibe with the idea of "flaws" making people look unique (which is particularly important for actors because...obviously), but Instagram face, where everyone pursues the same look down to surgical intervention is super creepy to me (unlike clowns). I remember when I slacked wearing my retainer for a while and my tooth gap came back, and I thought, "well, Eve Myles looks great, so I don't feel bad about this lil' flaw." And speaking of Joaquin Phoenix, when my husband had lip surgery, he has a scar now, and I'm like..."hey, Joaquin looks good, man."

This comment really isn't about swaggy clothes, but you know. Great interview!

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Soo many friends of mine have been getting into clowning and most have become swaggier by the day. Silly people have some serious BDE. The sillier we get the better off we’ll all be.

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Apr 2·edited Apr 3

I saw John C Reilly outside Langer's in like 2010 and he was in fact wearing a brimmed hat!

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Apr 2·edited Apr 2Liked by Blackbird Spyplane

Anyone looking for more clown-content can strongly recommend 'The Clowns' by Fellini. Is a psuedo documentary (dare I say mockumentary) that was a TV release on RAI in 1970 with a Nino Rota score no less. Truly an absolute joy to watch.

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Apr 2Liked by Blackbird Spyplane

Y'all should see if this John C. Reilly fella can pull some strings with his industry connections and get Dr. Steve Brule to do an interview. I've been dying to hear his thoughts on the state of modern fashion

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