| Issue #13 - June 20, 2008 |
Honoring the Artist: Daniel Pollera
This week's cover artist, Daniel Pollera, is not only a prolific artist, but a spontaneous conversationalist as well. We decided to take advantage of Mr. Pollera's way with words by asking him some random questions, both silly and serious.
Q: What things annoy you?
A: Not too many things. I could have given you a list of things years ago, but not now. I just "go with the flow." Of course, with the economy being what it is, that could rattle me.
Q: What's your favorite way to relax?
A: Open a bottle of wine, and have dinner with friends. But I love to get into the water with my boat. See the sun sparkle. Watch the sunset. It's heaven.
Q: (Aside) No wonder nothing annoys you. What would you do if you had five million dollars?
A: Take care of family members. Spread it around. I don't need a Mercedes Benz. In this stage of my life, I don't need that.
Q: If you could be anyone else, who would it be?
A: I've never thought about that.
Q: If you could be a tree, what would it be?
A: A blue spruce. I love the way the wind goes through the tree. It whispers. It's like the tree is talking to me.
Q: What animal would you be?
A: I don't want to be a fish; I've caught so many. Maybe a bird. Birds fly; they have a sense of freedom. My daughter and I did jump out of a plane once; that was like a bird.
Q: You did?
A: We did free-falling at 125 mph. I remember it was 95 degrees that day.
Q: What time period would you like to return to?
A: I liked the 1960s. I grew up then. I wasn't tied down with responsibilities. People believed in white picket fences. And everyone made the same amount of money. The middle class was huge. What it boils down to is this: whatever time period makes us feel good, that's the best one.
Q: If you wanted to change something, what would it be?
A: I would change the world. Everybody is fighting. There is enough illness and dying in the world, don't promote ending someone's life.
- Marion Wolberg Weiss
Mr. Pollera's work can be seen at www.danielpollera.com. He will also be contributing a piece to the Cigar Box Auction on July 12 to benefit the East End Hospice. This week's cover is called "Seaside Hammock."
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