September 19, 2010

Claudia and I decided to go to the Hester Street Fair. Paul Gondry happened to be in town so he met up with us. It was a great sunny day but Day 5 of feeling under the weather. Here are some pics of what we ate.

Claudia's dish


Paul's dish


My dish!


Sorbets, macaroons, and sitting next to Suchin Pak at the benches... we decided to split! Claudia drove and along the way I realized the Yohji store wasn't there anymore! This was in its place!



WOW! That's saying alot. Congrats to Alexander Wang.

We finally arrive to Brooklyn after massive traffic and detours. Here's Editor-In-Chief of The DDD Magazine, MAYA CONTRERAS with featured artist in The DDD, Paul Gondry!



Maya was pretty swamped and had to jet. Claudia, Paul, and I decided to go to Paul's house near White Castle. HA! (inside joke for Quark Henares)

Here are some DDD magazine's on the Gondry's coffee table!


Claudia relaxing...


My homeboy for life... Paul Gondry.


I had a beer and Claudia and I decided to leave the house and head back into the city. I fell asleep. I went outside and saw Terrence Jennings of all people AND Nelson George. My cousin Jean Grae came to meet me and we walked all over the city for a few hours catching up on life. It was a blast to see her and to finally not be trying to play phone tag with her. CVS had my prescription - so happy to have some medicines for this cold. I cannot take one more day of it!

Had an interesting day... went to sleep.

Elvis Mitchell

My favorite guilty pleasure: The Treatment hosted by Elvis Mitchell

Jay-Z by Elvis Mitchell (Interview Magazine 01/2010)

I always admired Elvis since the first day I locked eyes with him. It was my first time during the QT (Quentin Tarantino) Fest in Austin, Texas and Elvis was holding a cigar. I was invited by QT and it was an unusual experience. This was in 2006. I never thought I would get back in touch with Elvis again but as fate would have it, I did, by pure accident. I asked a few friends for Mr. Mitchell's number but everyone acted like a damn deaf mute. I started to surf the information highway for an email address to no avail... than I started to dig in a little box of old phones. I used to have a phone for every city I lived in. Well, I still have a French phone. Finally, I found an old phone with a number. I texted it and prayed he would text back. He did but after a few hours. I was so relieved. Elvis proceeded to tell me about a lady friend of his and the story involved me, it made me laugh so hard. During my time in New York, I did spend some time with him this week. It was a pleasant surprise. It wasn't a good week for me in New York but seeing him was a sight for sore eyes. I asked him to interview me for this French television show that will premiere at an art show in Italy. I wanted him to meet me early to prep him and to catch up with him but there wasn't time for that. I felt really uneasy about it all. It was a short ten minute interview. During the interview I realized how much I hated interviews, especially interviews for television. I just hope it turns out okay. I don't like being asked questions about movies or life. HA! I think I would have preferred to have just hung out with Elvis alone than do that interview. But at least I picked someone who was a professional because really, I'm an interview virgin. He broke me in. (HA!)

I had turned down interviews in the past. I was pretty well known in Europe when I was younger so I'd turned down many interviews... mainly because there was one interview I did do for Spanish television that made me so irate that I vowed never to get interviewed again. The Spanish interviewer assumed I wasn't intelligent and proceeded to ask me racist, sexist, and anti-American questions. He didn't understand me at all and refused to. I later was in a restaurant in Spain ordering food and I saw the same famous tv interviewer tapping me on the shoulder telling me that I gave a great interview. Uh... I just didn't like his style of interrogation. It was tactless and mainly in part because he didn't do his homework on me. Isn't that his job? He shall remain nameless for the sake of his pride. (HA!) Oh! Maybe my feelings on this topic bleeds into print... There was a writer at a New York Newspaper that will also remain nameless, that interviewed me and her ignorance shocked me. I didn't know that particular magazine could have such ignorant racist people working for them... She berated me about my work and I intelligently asked her if she had seen any of it or read any of my work... she flatly said, "No." HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just don't understand the point of being interviewed by people who don't do their homework or who clearly don't have love for the art of conversation...

I don't really see the need for interviews to be honest. I just want to do my work and go home. Interviews and press don't really do anything except bring exposure to people selling a project. I'm not quite so sure that the interview Elvis and I did will give you a better impression of who I am... I think I was truly caught off guard with the whole "conversation" and "rhythm".

Actually, there was a list of people for me to choose from. Ingrid Sischy, Bethann Hardison, Yoko Ono, Woody Allen, Bruce Weber... but for some reason, I thought it would be good to have Elvis involved. I didn't want a film director to interview me because I've worked with most of them and I wanted someone whom I hadn't worked with before.... (just a coincidence that Elvis and I never encountered each other in this way before)

Here are some videos for your viewing pleasure. Hit my up on twitter or on this blog and tell me what you think.

PS. I'll let ya'll know when the little interview of us comes out but if I don't like it, I'll just keep it to myself. HA!

Another Elvis Mitchell Link



A special message from Sarah Spitz below:

Tiffany: Now that you are such a fan of Elvis', maybe your fans and readers would like to know that he hosts "The Treatment" a radio show, podcast and on-demand program on public radio station KCRW-Santa Monica 89.9FM and www.kcrw.com/thetreatment

Thanks!
-Sarah Spitz (KCRW)

Elvis Mitchell and Paul Gondry walking down St. Mark's... photo by me and my ancient camera phone. 4/1/2010

Paul GONDRY!

Paul's design! (He said he would design some shoes for Elvis. HA! LMAO!)

Hiatus.... with a stop over in New York.

Hey guys,

I am watching Pars vite et reviens tard and it's 4:43am my time. I won't say where I am exactly but its Wednesday. I am very tired.

New York was eventful and short. I arrived at 5pm on Saturday and went straight to a premiere of Passing Strange that Spike Lee personally invited me to. My cousin Jean Grae and Kareem Black canceled on me. Karl Cyprien couldn't make it last minute. So Lia Martinez saved the day and joined me. I hadn't seen her since 2007 but we had been corresponding over the years. I wasn't sure what to expect with the film and I don't particularly like Broadway and it was a film of a Broadway play. I wasn't sure why Spike filmed it but after it was all said and done. I was so thrilled that I was invited to the screening because it touched me. I wanted to cry during the film but I didn't want people to see me. It reminded me alot of myself! You just have to see it! The actors were amazing and Spike captured the energy of the play. The actors in the play are so talented, I really hope to see them working in the future. I loved it! Lia and I than had some New York pizza with soda and called it a night. There were several calls on my phone but I just couldn't answer them. I was exhausted. I went to hang out with Marissa and John but John was upstate doing a skate charity.

Sunday was just as eventful. I hung out with Marissa, Monihan later on. Than I went to a Senegalese restaurant on 116th St. with Oona and Paul to celebrate Michel Gondry's birthday! It was great. My friend Leyla from Hearts Revolution came to meet up with us for a minute than we all split and went home.

Monday I left really early to go to the airport. I really wanted to leave Sunday but I can't complain. At least I got to see Michel before he left, he also left on Monday at 5am because he is working on the Green Hornet film in Los Angeles for one year.

I wanted some films as soon as I landed. I had alot of packages that were delivered to me. It was fun opening all of them. I had some dvd's and shoes delivered to me. Two of the things that I love most. Than went to sleep.
My dog Snappy woke my up earlier than I wanted to wake up and I watched more films. I returned some films and took a nap. Now here I am.

I have alot to do before I leave again...
I plan on being overseas for a long time so I am having another huge sale. I usually have an annual sale but this time I am selling more than usual.

I am selling a 1998 Toyota Four Runner and a 1992 BMW for reasonable prices.
I am going to be selling alot of books and dvds on Amazon.com and I will be selling clothing, jewelry, shoes, collectibles on EBay.com

I will post more information on here once I get it together.
I have an assistant named Rain who will be posting things on the internet and I will have her update this blog with the information if I am overseas.

I hope everyone is well rested and happy.
Life is short, live it the way you want to.

Best,
Tiffany Limos

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1. First thing you wash in the shower?
My face

2. What color is your favorite hoodie?
Red

3. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?
Yes

4.Do you plan outfits?
No

5. How are you feeling RIGHT now?
Great

6. Whats the closest thing to you thats red?
My hoodie

7. Do you say aim or a-i-m?
AIM

8. Tell me about the last dream you remember having?
It was about Nicolas Cazale & Salim Kechiouche

9. Did you meet anybody new today?
No

10. What are you craving right now?
Caffiene

11. Do you floss?
Yes

12. What comes to mind when I say cabbage?
Patch

13. When was the last time you talked on aim?
I was on Skype

14. Are you emotional?
Not anymore

15. Would you dance to the taco song?
Yeah.

16. Have you ever counted to 1,000?
No

17. Do you bite into your ice cream or just lick it?
Lick it.

18. Do you like your hair?
YES

19. Do you like yourself?
YES

20. Have you ever met a celebrity?
YES

21. Do you like cottage cheese?
NO, my sister does

22. What are you listening to right now?
A movie called Have Mercy on US

23. How many countries have you visited?
Too many to list

24. Are your parents strict?
No

25. Would you go sky diving?
No

26. Would you go out to eat with George W. Bush?
Yes

27. Would you throw potatoes at him?
No

28. Is there anything sparkly in the room you’re in?
Yes, Crystal Chandellier

29. Have you ever been in a castle?
Yes

30. Do you rent movies often?
YESSSSSS!!!!!!

31. Who sits in behind you in your math class?
I have a private tutor, I don't take math

32. Have you made a prank phone call?
Yes

33. Do you own a gun?
Yes

34. Can you count backwards from 74?
Yeah

35. Who are you going to be with tonight?
Alone

36. Brown or white eggs?
Brown

37. Do you own something from Hot Topic?
Hell No.

38. Ever been on a train?
Yes

39. Ever been in love?
Yes, many times

40. Do you have a cell-phone?
Several

41. Are you too forgiving?
No

42. Do you use chap stick?
YES, I have too many different kinds.

43. What is your best friend doing tomorrow?
Yes

44. Can you use chop sticks?
Yes

45. Ever have cream puffs?
Yeah

46. Have you ever seen The Butterfly Effect?
NO

47. What was the last question you asked?
I asked my mom about Manny Pacquiao

48. What was the last CD you bought?
Ciara and Jay-Z (Philippines)

49. Boys or girls?
Both

50. What is your bus number for school?
I drive

51. Is your hair curly?
Yes and long.. and dark...

52. Last time you cried?
January 31st 2009

53. Ever walked into a wall?
Yeah

54. Do looks matter?
YES

55. Have you ever bought anything from Pac Sun?
NOOOOOO

56. Have you ever slapped someone?
Yes

57. Favorite time of the year?
Summer

58. Favorite color?
Black, Red, Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow

59. Are you sarcastic?
Yes

60. Do you have any tattoos?
Used to

61. The last person you held hands with?
Olivier Pere

62. Do you sleep with the TV on?
Sometimes

63. Where was your default picture taken at?
France

64. Do you hate or dislike more than 3 people?
Probably

65. Do you like your life right now?
Yes, it gets better everyday

66. How often do you talk on the phone?
Never

67. What is your favorite animal?
Snappy my dog, toy poodle

68. What was the most recent thing you bought?
Martin Margiela boots

69. Do you have good vision?
Yes

70. Can you hula hoop?
Yes

71. Could you ever forgive a cheater?
Depends

72. Do you have a job?
Yes, I am a writer

73. Can you handle the truth?
Yes

74. What are you wearing?
Black pants, white/black striped tank

75. Have you ever crawled through a window?
Yes, Michel Gondry's brother's house in LA

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Name	Tiffany Limos
Birthdate	1/31/1980
Birthplace	Dallas, TX, USA
Current Location	Paris, France
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black
Height	5\'6\"
Weight	110
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Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Ethnicity	Polynesian
Body Type	Voluptuous
Favorite Food	Spinach
Favorite Drink	Water
Favorite Animal	Snappy my dog
Best Physical Feature	My eyes
Fears	None
* . . Have you ever . . *
Drank	Yes
Smoked	Yes
Shoplifted	Never
Skinny Dipped	YES
Had Sex	Yes
Been Dumped	No
Had A Boyfriend/Girlfriend	Yes
* . . Looking In For A Guy/Girl. . *
Fav Eye Color	Dark Brown or Bright Blue
Fav Hair Color	Dark Brown or Blonde
Short or Long Hair	Short
Looks or Personality	Both
Love or Money	Both
Hot or Cute	Hot
Muscular or Really Skinny	Both, depends

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Favorite new actresses?	Eva Green (hands down)
Favorite old actresses?	Anna Karina
Favorite new actors?	Salim Kechiouche
Favorite old actors?	Marlon Brando
Who do you resemble?	Bruce Weber says Tarita Brando
What is your favorite film?	My Secret
Have you met any new actors?	Salim Kechiouche
Who was the last person you partied with?	Andre Saraiva
What do you think about America?	Too Puritanical
Whose style do you like the most?	Individual Style
What DJ did you hear last?	Busy P
What languages do you speak?	English, Spanish, French, Tagalog
What instruments do you play?	Piano, Flute, Harp
Do you have a crush on someone right now?	Yes
Where does he/she live?	Not where I am at right now
Is he/she hot?	YES!
Who was the last person you spoke to?	Larry Clark
Who was the last person you caught up with?	Spike Lee
Who was the last person you left a message with?	Quentin Tarantino
Who hasn't returned your message?	Paul Gondry
What was the last song you listened to?	Usher - Love in this Club & MGMT
Do you like Tahiti?	I love it.
Do you like France?	I love it.
Do you like The Philippines?	I love it sometimes.
What don	America.
Have you ever done a drug?	Love
What are you addicted to?	Love
What do you do in your spare time?	Love
What else don't you like?	Over-priced anything!
What do you love?	Focusing on me.
What do you usually buy?	? Usually buy? Computers, blackberries, dvds, & anything pertaining to cinema
Have you met anyone cool lately?	Gael Morel - he is sooo sweet!
What do you believe in?	God, Prayer, & Forgiveness
Do you believe in sin?	Yes
Do you believe in fate?	Yes
Do you have kids?	No
What cities were you in this month?	Dallas, New York, Paris, Austin
Who is annoying?	People who feel they are entitled
What is annoying?	Americans and their outlook, Studios in Hollywood - they make everything less creative
What do you love most of all besides your family?	Cinema
What is your sister like?	Loving
What is your mother like?	Angel
What is your dad like?	Funny
Where are you now?	In my own house
How do you feel?	Extremely Happy
What are you wearing?	?
How long is your hair?	To the bottom of my back - Polynesian style
You are on hiatus, right?	YES
When will you come out?	When I am done writing.
What is going on for you in the future?	Many great projects!
Who stalks you?	Someone's mother! She knows who she is. There are also strange people who dislike me AND stalk me but I love that. HA!
Did you ever beat anyone up?	Yes
Do you dislike some people?	YES
Who are some friends you haven	Victoria Clay, Tatiana Von Furstenberg, Liv Tyler, Jon Brion, Fiona Apple, Devon Mata, Devon Aoki, and I want to see my cousins!
Have you ever been to Italy?	Yes, with Yoko Ono and Martin Scorsese
What was that like?	GREAT and FUN!
What were you doing there?	Venice Film Festival and La Biennale di Venezia
Are you sleepy?	Very sleepy, thanks.
What will you dream of?	Whatever I dream of comes true!
Will you pray?	Of course. Whatever I pray for comes true too! I am blessed.

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I really adore Eva Green. She is my favorite actress right now. Here is a snippet of why I adore her. Look her up if you don't know who she is.

In addition to her acting career, Green has modeled for Breil, Emporio Armani, Lancôme, Heineken, and Christian Dior SA's "Midnight Poison" perfume, in an advert directed by Wong Kar-wai. She followed in her mother's footsteps by supporting Unicef. She has also expressed interest in returning to the theatre, and has no plans to go to work in Hollywood because, "The problem with Hollywood is that the studios are super powerful, they have far more power than the directors. My ambition at this moment is just to find a good script." She added she would probably just get typecast as a femme fetale there.
I LOVE EVA GREEN!

No one is more humble and intelligent as Eva. She is a goddess with killer looks

What I love about Eva so much is that she understands what its like to just want to work with great people whether its in front of the camera or behind. She isn't like the American actresses I know. Don't get me wrong, I have many American actress friends but there is a huge difference between the way the American actresses are trained to work than the European and Asian actresses. The Asian and European actresses get to work with directors who are extremely creative because unlike America, they do not have studios sucking all the creativity out of the process. If you are in the business you know what I am talking about. There is nothing wrong with working with the studios and there is nothing wrong with not wanting to work with the studios. I prefer to make movies that have a strong script and I prefer to make movies in a country where nudity isn't the topic of conversation. Eva is right, America has violence on the streets and on screen but they are so afraid of sex! I am not going to call out directors I know but most of them in America shy away from nudity but will not think twice about using violence. There is nothing wrong with sex or the naked body. We see our naked body everyday. There is nothing wrong with sex. Unless you are in the church or a total prude, you've had sex with yourself or with someone else so its not that big of a deal. And I hate it when American actresses have to defend themselves or talk about why they did a nude scene. WHO CARES! There was a certain actress I saw the other on tv and she was explaining that her scenes were not gratuitous. I started to laugh so hard. Since when has being naked been gratuitous???!!! Only in America they would make you feel that being naked or having sex is gratuitous! That is absurd and ridiculous! I wished those actresses would shut up sometimes and just listen to what they are saying!

I always felt that Eva was the only peer who understood where I was coming from. Well Liv Tyler understood me very well AND she also worked with Bertolucci. I love being in Asia and Europe because they understand me quite well. That is where my destiny lies.

"Eva is so beautiful, it's indecent" - Bertolucci

Michel Gondry + Paul Gondry + Tiffany Limos + Claudia Wu = Me Magazine

Claudia Wu is one of my oldest friends in New York City. We used to work at Visionaire together in the late 90's and were at the forefront of the beginnings of V Magazine together along with Alix Browne, Stephen Gan, and Alessandro Magania. (and if you have never heard of those people, do your homework kids, they are some heavy-hitters in the publishing world) She is a little genius and has achieved respected work for various prestigious magazines and ads. She started Me Magazine a while ago and as of recently I have just helped out a little bit.

Claudia Wu.


Spring 2008.

Claudia and I go to Michel's house to visit Paul to discuss the Me Magazine x Paul Gondry concept. Michel and I play around with the webcam. HA! (All of a sudden I couldn't find my black fedora hat, I search for it, Michel searches for it, Paul searches, Claudia... than were are all frantic, ... Alas, Michel had been sitting on it the whole time while this photo was being taken!)


Michel and I waiting for Paul to show up at the Gary Panter gallery show. Photo by Quark Henares.


Claudia and I go to Brooklyn to wrap things up. On the way to Michel and Paul's new house, we hit the thrift store next door for some new hats!

Photo by Quark Henares...

Voila! The final product! After all those years of trying to finish this issue, it was finally completed! I couldn't make the wrap party because I was out of town! But I heard that Kaws showed up to the event at Dactyl. Thank you Neil!


Me Magazine

Check out the website above for this issue and past issues. Let Claudia know what you think of the magazine. Her info is on the site. Merci Beaucoup!