David Dean

Interview With Artist Max Fields

David DeanNovember 10, 2010

Artist Max Fields creates the kind of work that grabs your attention instantly. It is bizarre and eerie, and really makes you feel something, almost uncomfortable at first. You feel as if you are looking at things Fields photographed that weren't s... Read More...

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Mike Burns Is The BEST Thing Since Pretzels Dipped In Nutella

David DeanNovember 2, 2010

If you're into comedy, great writing, genuine people, funny things, the absurd, and wonderful aesthetics, then you will be into stand-up Mike Burns. Most of SO's interviews are with super talented people, whether they are comedians, musicians, a... Read More...

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Have You Met Emily Wells Yet? Allow Me To Introduce You..

David DeanOctober 19, 2010

I featured a few Emily Wells videos via a guest post from Streetwater not to long ago. Recently I was able to ask Emily some questions, all in the perspective of a new fan, someone who was far from familiar with her music, her style. I've now been a ... Read More...

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Duncan Trussell Loves You

David DeanOctober 13, 2010

I really believe he does love you. No joke. Duncan is a writer, actor, and stand-up comedian who really does seem genuinely sweet, and spacey in a good way. Living in his own world that I wouldn't want to live in, but would like to visit often. You m... Read More...

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An Interview With The Great, Nerdy, Polite, Hilarious, Rich Sommer

David DeanSeptember 23, 2010

You will probably instantly recognize Rich Sommer as Harry Crane from AMC’s Mad Men, undoubtedly one of the best shows on television, currently in the middle of its fourth season. Then you will probably ask yourself, “What else have I seen him i... Read More...

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A Conversation With Brooklyn Based Photographer Meg Wachter: She Makes Art Look Beautifully Playful

David DeanSeptember 20, 2010

The first time I saw Meg Wachter's work, I couldn't help but think that this is how beautiful, yet fun photography looks. That this was art made my someone who was a true artist, that could capture something wonderful, all with a sly smile on her f... Read More...

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A Fun Conversation With Chelsea Lately Writer & Roundtable Regular Sarah Colonna

David DeanSeptember 16, 2010

We at Serial Optimist have been lucky enough to interview a former Chelsea Lately writer and quite a few roundtable regulars. Now, we get the best of both worlds. Sarah Colonna pops up in almost every sketch on Chelsea, and always seems game to go al... Read More...

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An Artist You Should Know: Yatika Fields

David DeanSeptember 10, 2010

Yatika Fields is the kind of person who has always been comfortable in his own skin, someone who has always stayed true to who he is. That is something you very rarely find these days, or even those days, or any days. He has energy for life. He lives... Read More...

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The Highly Contagious, Awesomely Hilarious Matt Braunger

David DeanSeptember 3, 2010

Few people have the ability to literally make you smile without saying a word, to somewhat instantly put you in a good mood, even if only for a brief moment. It’s not that stand-up comedian/actor Matt Braunger looks like a cute puppy or any... Read More...

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Meet Artist Chad Wys

David DeanSeptember 1, 2010

Being somewhat of the curator for the gallery that is Serial Optimist, or really, being just a fan of art, I spend hours upon hours searching, reading, and looking at different art from current artists around the world. Chad Wys caught my eye earlier... Read More...

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Delocated Creator, Star, Writer, & 5 Time-Life Winner Jon Glaser

David DeanAugust 26, 2010

Jon Glaser has provided you with many laughs you probably weren't aware of. He has been writing comedy and appearing in sketches for 15 years now for The Dana Carvey Show, Late Night With Conan O'Brien, Human Giant, and many others. Most recently, he... Read More...

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Broad City: Some Funny Bitches, For Real

David DeanAugust 25, 2010

You know when you get into a band way before anyone else, read a book that doesn’t become popular for a year or two, are a fan of a show no one else seems to watch until its third season, etc? You never lose that connection to the band/book/show, l... Read More...

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Natasha Leggero: A Smart, Hilarious, Hard Working, Talented, Crushbreaking Comedian & Actress

David DeanAugust 22, 2010

You know how when you have an idol or hero or something that you've looked up to your whole life, and then you meet them as an adult and they're doing blow in the bathroom of a gas station asking you for $20? Well, this interview was absolutely nothi... Read More...

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Jen Kirkman: Comedian, Writer, Actress, & My Fantasy Best Friend

David DeanAugust 19, 2010

Jen Kirkman is a stand-up comedian, television writer, and actress. You probably know her/recognize her as the staff writer and roundtable regular on Chelsea Lately, (she has left to pursue other opportunities.) In 2009 Entertainment Weekly named her... Read More...

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