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...Nico Icon / Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart...
...losing a single presidential election twice—obtaining a distant third for himself while stealing enough Democratic votes to let a victory slip through that party’s fingers—where did Ralph Nader go? You probably remember how he rebounded and became a national progressive icon, giving rousing speeches on changing our country. Or in Nov. 2000, you might remember Nader coming to Gore’s support in an election that was visibly unfair and deserved a recount to prevent disenfranchisement. And after Bush’s inauguration, remember how Nader used...
...COMFORTABLE BEING A GAY ICON...
...very uncomfortable with it, because I'm not. An icon is something that somebody else makes you. I didn't choose to be anything other than a comedian. I just happen to be gay, and I didn't feel like keeping it a secret, so I announced it. I didn't intend for it to be an announcement even. It all turned into this whole big political thing...
...Calvin Klein is the icon of minimalism, Ralph Lauren the elegant esquire and Donna Karan the workingwoman's tailor, Jacobs is the eclectic sampler who has ushered in an era of sophisticated charm in fashion. His uncanny ability to give street-wise looks a luxurious twist--a thermal undershirt made of cashmere, or cropped cargo pants turned into tuxedo pants--has made him one of the most carefully watched--and desired--designers in the business. The $1,000-plus Murakami bag, a collaboration with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, generated more than $300 million in sales for Vuitton last year...