Aaron Naparstek

» Thursday, December 25, 2003

End of Year Honors

USA Today has named my book, Honku: The Zen Antidote to Road Rage, as one of the Ten Worst Books of 2003!!! This is a little bit strange seeing as how the very same publication gave the book a glowing review last summer in a trend story about haiku humor. It seems that the editor has reconsidered and now feels ripped off that for $12.95 she only got one honku per page. Though the complaint is more about quantity than quality, this appears to be the first mainstream reviewer to catch on to the fact that Honku really isn't only about "lightening up" that dreadful morning commute. The book's humor also delivers a somewhat harsh critique of American motorism. Nevertheless, I find myself strangely pleased that at least they're thinking of me. In a demented way I also think it's kind of neat to be on a year-end "list" with Hillary Clinton and Dr. Phil. What does this say about my general sense of self-esteem? Next year, I'm shooting for People Magazine's Worst Dressed List.

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» Thursday, December 18, 2003

"Speed Junkie" or Sociopath?

A cutsie New York Times profile of a guy who likes to drive his car fast. I found this really disturbing....

...I am a speed junkie. I need the excitement, the adrenaline rush that driving fast gives me. I like the way I feel in motion. I used to race a lot — not for money, just for fun. I'd pull up next to somebody, and they'd be like, "Yo, man, let's take it for a mile or so." And then we'd just go!

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