20qs
Lori Brystan
03.20.10
1. If you had to begin a different career, what would you do?
There are several other fields that intrigue me. However, if I had to narrow it down to a couple. One would be a film editor and the other would be to study cell biology and quantum physics.
2. What’s your most prized possession?
My video tapes and photographs of my daughter growing up.
3. Favorite drink?
Baileys & Coffee with whip cream, of course!
4. What are you cutting out because of the economy?
Major shopping sprees.
5. Fantasy purchase?
Silver convertible Bentley.
6. What can’t you live without?
My daughter, family and friends.
7. What’s next on your “to do” list?
Secure our own venue for SHOW the Supper Club.
8. Biggest regret?
Turning down a job to go on tour with Guns & Roses.
9. Cause that you’re most interested/involved in?
It is a charity program called Woman for Woman.
10. Your dream day in OC?
Finding a new nature trail on a perfectly sunny day with a slight breeze and the smell of flowers blooming.
11.Favorite place for breakfast?
Madison Square & Garden Café in Laguna Beach.
12. What was the best day of your life?
The day my daughter was born.
13. Last concert that you went to?
Nickelback.
14. Favorite vacation spot?
Greece or Italy – I can’t decide!
15. What do you love and hate about Orange County?
What I hate about the OC is the limited options for a great night out on the town. It would be so great to be able to dine, be entertained and dance all in one place. I love being so close to the beach and yet not too far from the mountains.
16. Favorite books?
Eat, Pray, Love, The Prophet, and The Greatest Miracle in the World.
17. Favorite restaurants in Orange County?
Habana in Costa Mesa and K’ya Bistro in Laguna Beach.
18. Biggest accomplishment?
Owning a successful photography studio for 21 years. I have met so many amazing people and I truly love what I do.
19. What’s your biggest fear?
I try not to focus my energy on fearful thoughts.
20. Secret most people don’t know about you.
That I can’t recite the Pledge of Allegiance or sing the National Anthem without getting teary eyed.
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From Russia, Love This!
03.19.10
Saturday night is the West Coast premiere of “You Cannot Start Without Me” an acclaimed documentary about the life of Maestro Valery Gergiev, the artistic director the Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia. The film chronicles a year in the life of Gergiev, one of the leading conductors of our time. There’s also a rare opportunity to attend Valery Gergiev’s performance with the Mariinsky Orchestra this Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. 615 Town Center Drive in Costa Mesa. Find tickets and more info here.
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