site
stats

That’s Amore

Posted · 30 Comments

The concept of family for me was defined most by my Aunt Nettie (my mom’s eldest sister) and my Uncle Frank (my dad’s cousin). Two Uddo boys married a couple of Riccobono sisters, and the relationships that evolved were as diverse as all four individuals.   One of Nettie’s and Frank’s signature songs (they had […]

What Gives Me the Write?

Posted · 22 Comments

By now, you might be wondering why I would to do a such crazy thing like write publicly about myself and my family? To begin, I can’t remember a time when I didn’t write. Not long after I could spell my own name, I was jotting down thoughts, insights, rants…even some song lyrics I had […]

What Pumps Your Adrenaline?

Posted · 13 Comments

Today I have a special treat to kick off my new website (hope you all like!). Recently, I enjoyed a stimulating dinner conversion with two of my dearest girlfriends, Dixie Longate, the red headed wonder and Tupperware saleswoman extraordinaire…   …and Mindschmootz (or Mary), another wonder woman of extraordinary heart,  mind… and guts!   Over […]

Driving Miss Deli

Posted · 19 Comments

When I was 12 years old, my dad taught me how to drive while he sat in the passenger seat, smoking a joint and reading the newspaper. Blocking his view of the road, with a sprawling sport’s section, he puffed away leisurely at a fat roach and a few cigarettes. When it came time to […]

Sweet As Honey

Posted · 16 Comments

In addition to the great characters in my family, there are also some great characters. The greatest of all would have to be my paternal grandfather, a man who insisted we call him “Honey”. Honey was the meanest and most Catholic person I have ever known. My father, Peter, spent much of his childhood attending […]

To Be Perfectly Blunt

Posted · 14 Comments

Last week I was Emily Blunt’s hand double on an Yves Saint Laurent commercial. Within minutes of telling my friend Mary the news, her girlfriend emailed me requesting a picture of Emily. Snapping pictures of celebrities is generally considered unprofessional, so I told her see I’d see what I could do. Then googled “Emily Blunt” […]

Another Day In Paradox

Posted · 8 Comments

My home on a California commune may have been on the same planet as my other life in New Orleans, but it was a whole other world. These two cultures collided most when it came to food. In New Orleans, I was all but force fed by my Italian relatives. Food was the centerpiece of […]

A Life In Progresso

Posted · 31 Comments

Ever since I was a little, I dreamed of doing something great for the world. I wasn’t a particularly ambitious kid. Besides my nightly prayers for world peace, I was unclear of my personal role in bringing about global harmony. Yet, I trusted that eventually I’d fall into a gratifying line of work which hoped […]

Abnormal is the New Normal

Posted · 26 Comments

In the world of hand modeling, there’s a chasm of coolness between the Fashion and Commercial hand jobs. Since my versatile hands are able to swing both ways, I work in both markets. Recently, I shot with Colin Farrell for Esquire Magazine, and the next day I was wiping up a mess of meatballs for […]

Please God, Make Me Straight!

Posted · 13 Comments

After posting MADness last week, someone asked why in the world I wanted to be like Rachel, the girl bully who terrorized me and other kids. While I hungered for her ham sandwiches, coveted her hip wardrobe, and admired her glossy bubblegum-smelling lips, more than anything– I wanted Rachel’s balls. Rachel wasn’t afraid of anyone […]

 

Popular Posts: