This week at the Y, Martin dared to discuss boring things like artists and paintings with a New York Times Magazine writer who has an interest in such subjects, Deborah Solomon. Both found themselves chastised by the venue’s staff, who halfway through their interview asked them to talk less about art (i.e. the subject of Martin’s new novel ‘An Object of Beauty’) and more about his career (i.e. what it’s like to host the Oscars with Alec Baldwin). Team Y said they were already getting complaints. The next day, they apologized to those in attendance with a note and a refund.
“We acknowledge that last night’s event with Steve Martin did not meet the standard of excellence that you have come to expect from 92nd St. Y,” the Y’s executive director Sol Adler wrote in an email to ticket holders that was obtained by the Times. “We planned for a more comprehensive discussion and we, too, were disappointed with the evening. We will be mailing you a $50 certificate for each ticket you purchased to last night’s event. The gift certificate can be used toward future 92Y events, pending availability.”
“Refunds offered after Steve Martin Event ‘Didn’t Gel’” - Catherine Donaldson-Evans
So damn depressing. Seriously, I bet half these people were on their cell phones the whole time fucking twittering or something else ridiculous. Open yourself to trying something new and challenging, people.
(Source: popeater.com)
