hi harvey

 

harvey pekar

 

 

today we’re going to walk downtown and see harvey pekar at the library.  he’s doing a little song-and-dance (minus songs and dancing i’m guessing) and then a book signing.  for those who aren’t familiar with harvey, he’s the writer of the ‘american splendor’ series of graphic novels.  he is also the protagonist and co-creator of the film version of ‘american splendor’ starring paul giamatti.

j and i were obsessed with the movie back in fredonia, and our housemate doug is still really into harvey and his work.  i think it’s almost akin to him getting to be in the same room as one of his big heroes.  so that’s pretty fun.

not to mention it’s a beautiful day outside–brilliant blue sky and the birds are singing and there isn’t harsh wind or cold.  j and i are still in bed drinking coffee and browsing the internet for weird things.  we decided to do a little prep for our afternoon by viewing harvey’s odd late-eighties appearance on letterman, which can be viewed by clicking here!

one comment said that it was the strangest, oddest appearance on network tv.  i beg to differ.  thank god for crispin glover.

time to go get more coffee and enjoy my saturday!