If ever someone was predestined to become a living surf legend, it’s Laird Hamilton. Growing up on Maui, he had to be dragged out of its famously treacherous Pipeline repeatedly – as a 5-year-old. Attempts to tether him to the shore failed as spectacularly as any attempt to contain his spirit and his drive to do things no surfer (or at least any sane one) had ever attempted before. In this issue, the sport’s elder statesman-philosopher talks about life as an outcast, conquering fear (as hard as it is to believe he has any), and how to pick out a dad on the beach if you don’t already have one.
If ever someone was predestined to become a living surf legend, it’s Laird Hamilton. Growing up on Maui, he had to be dragged out of its famously treacherous Pipeline repeatedly – as a 5-year-old. Attempts to tether him to the shore failed as spectacularly as any attempt to contain his spirit and his drive to do things no surfer (or at least any sane one) had ever attempted before. In this issue, the sport’s elder statesman-philosopher talks about life as an outcast, conquering fear (as hard as it is to believe he has any), and how to pick out a dad on the beach if you don’t already have one.
After an amicable split with Simon Dawes co-songwriter Blake Mills, Taylor Goldsmith’s genius song crafting shines in Dawes, the band whose North Hills debut was hailed by AbsolutePunk as ” the sound of something truly astonishing beginning to take shape”. Already a musical old soul at 28, Goldsmith discusses the authenticity and evolution of his songs three albums in, working with a few fellow rock poets you might have heard of, and his love hate relationship with the city that’s been indelibly linked with his sound. Anyone who’s intrigued by the creative process could spend all day talking to this guy, but even an hour’s conversation left Off Camera completely inspired – we’re pretty sure you’ll feel the same.
After an amicable split with Simon Dawes co-songwriter Blake Mills, Taylor Goldsmith’s genius song crafting shines in Dawes, the band whose North Hills debut was hailed by AbsolutePunk as ” the sound of something truly astonishing beginning to take shape”. Already a musical old soul at 28, Goldsmith discusses the authenticity and evolution of his songs three albums in, working with a few fellow rock poets you might have heard of, and his love hate relationship with the city that’s been indelibly linked with his sound. Anyone who’s intrigued by the creative process could spend all day talking to this guy, but even an hour’s conversation left Off Camera completely inspired – we’re pretty sure you’ll feel the same.
Jeff Bridges could’ve just as easily been a musician, painter, photographer or sculptor as one of the best actors of our time. And so he is all of these, because he has the wisdom – and the talent – to not choose between them. He’s arrived at a point in his life and career that affords him unique perspective that comes from a truly collaborative spirit, keen observation of his fellow humans, and the value he still places on a childlike approach to his craft. All of which makes him one of Hollywood’s rarest breeds – an actor sans angst. The dude just…is. Jeff Bridges goes wide on character, storytelling, his multiple artistic pursuits, and the importance of checking your phone book for aliens.
Jeff Bridges could’ve just as easily been a musician, painter, photographer or sculptor as one of the best actors of our time. And so he is all of these, because he has the wisdom – and the talent – to not choose between them. He’s arrived at a point in his life and career that affords him unique perspective that comes from a truly collaborative spirit, keen observation of his fellow humans, and the value he still places on a childlike approach to his craft. All of which makes him one of Hollywood’s rarest breeds – an actor sans angst. The dude just…is. Jeff Bridges goes wide on character, storytelling, his multiple artistic pursuits, and the importance of checking your phone book for aliens.
Judy Greer. You may not know the name, but you definitely know the face – you’re probably just not sure where from. The answer is, everywhere. The actress, whose screen credits total well into the hundreds, has made a career of being one of the most successful best friends and sidekicks in the business, and it turns out her journey is just as instructive and – and more entertaining – than most of her A-list colleagues’. Greer drops in to chat about everything from her Midwestern roots and her own star crushes (the woman hearts everyone), to aging in Hollywood, the nature of art and the passion project that fulfilled her lifelong dream of exploring public restrooms. Engaging, enthusiastic and always game, she makes us wonder if being America’s Sweetheart doesn’t pale in comparison to being America’s Best Friend. One person who’d agree? The incomparable and shadowy Dean Johnson, whose name will not be mentioned in this interview more than 18 times.
Judy Greer. You may not know the name, but you definitely know the face – you’re probably just not sure where from. The answer is, everywhere. The actress, whose screen credits total well into the hundreds, has made a career of being one of the most successful best friends and sidekicks in the business, and it turns out her journey is just as instructive and – and more entertaining – than most of her A-list colleagues’. Greer drops in to chat about everything from her Midwestern roots and her own star crushes (the woman hearts everyone), to aging in Hollywood, the nature of art and the passion project that fulfilled her lifelong dream of exploring public restrooms. Engaging, enthusiastic and always game, she makes us wonder if being America’s Sweetheart doesn’t pale in comparison to being America’s Best Friend. One person who’d agree? The incomparable and shadowy Dean Johnson, whose name will not be mentioned in this interview more than 18 times.
