Weekend Reading
Writing worth reading - 23rd/24th December 2023
You Can’t Get In: An Evening at Rao’s by Lia Strasser
“Once inside, I address a man in a red, bedazzled vest, in my practiced Italian, “Hello, handsome! May I dine with you this evening?” He shrugs, signalling that he doesn’t speak the language. A man unloading bottles of wine from a box on the bar responds, “Sorry, there are no tables available.” I persist: “May I eat at the bar?” No dice.…”
‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ Ending With Season 12 as Larry David Says ‘I Bid You Farewell’ by Ethan Shanfeld
“But it appears this time the end is for real. “It’s hard to say farewell to such a ground-breaking, brilliantly funny and iconic series like ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ which has left its mark across television and the comedy genre,” said HBO CEO Casey Bloys. “Working alongside Larry David and Jeff Schaffer as well as all of the comedic masterminds that comprise our producers, cast and crew has been a joy that I will always treasure…”
OpenAI leaders warned of abusive behavior before Sam Altman’s ouster by Nitasha Tiku
“We believe Sam is the best leader for OpenAI,” said company spokesperson Hannah Wong. “The senior leadership team was unanimous in asking for Sam’s return as CEO and for the board’s resignation, actions backed by an open letter signed by over 95% of our employees…”
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