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Grassroots Day 3 - It's Hot as Hells Kitchen in NYC!
Friday, Sep 28, 2007 3:13PM / Standard Entry / Members only
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Sung and I are dripping wet in this picture. Not the day to wear wool blend
Autumn in New York is supposed to be nice, cool, fall affair. Unfortunately for Sung, Julie, Justin, and myself, we are experiencing the preliminary indicators of global warming in Manhattan. It's HOT here in Hells Kitchen!

Sung and I had to get up early because we had some phone interviews with newspapers and web magazine outfits. After we were done, Sung and I decided to run the entire rim of Central Park. Normally, this would not be too much of a problem given that Sung and I run quite regularly. However, it was 90+ degrees and super humid so the loop around the park felt more like a prison death march. At least both of us got a tan.

We then met up with Justin for our 2 speaking sessions at the NY Film Academy and the Korea Society. Justin had just come from a Chinese TV interview where the make-up artists on set insisted that he had to wear lipstick. Sung and I arrived at Union Square dripping wet...no one told us that NYC was going to be soooo hot so we only brought long pants & long sleeve shirts. The sweat stick of boxers on a man's leg is enjoyable for only so long. I wonder if the NY Film Academy audience thought it was strange that both Sung and I looked like well-dressed wet cats. We had an amazing Q&A session with about 300 film students. What was really cool was that many of the foreign students were big fans of BETTER LUCK TOMORROW. You gotta love bootleg DVDs. Mejor Luck Manana baby!

We then went to the Korea Society on the East Side. I got to hand it to the society of Koreans, they definitely got some serious cash flow. Their building was rather pimp. Josh, Julie, Justin, Sung, and I played our documentary and then spoke with 120ish members of the Society de Koreans for about 1 1/2 hours. We ended the session by giving away a bunch of FINISHING THE GAME T Shirts. As parting gifts, the Korea Society gave us T Shirts of Bruce Lee. Kinda strange to get what you just gave.

After that we cabbed it to Chinatown for some late night eats. Why Justin ordered the stomach & liver dish I will never know. It looked and tasted like coagulated vomit. But hey, the noodles rocked! We then went back to our lair in Hells Kitchen to do some work and prep for our next day. Before we knew it, it was 4am. As I am writing this, I realize we have to get up in 4 hours to catch an early train to Washington DC. Yeah boy... -Roger

Kind of ironic that this NYC police officer pulled us over to tell Sung that he loved "The Fast & The Furious 3"

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dragontattoo
posted on Sunday, Sep 30, 2007 9:47PM [Report]

I think it is cool that the cop pulled you guys over to tell Sung he loved F&F3. Now that's a true fan.
luna16
posted on Saturday, Sep 29, 2007 7:54AM [Report]

Thank you for the shirts! I like mine a lot, esp. since there's some writing on it, courtesy of you guys.

If you're looking for more exotic eats, try the steamed frog legs at Amazing 66, in Chinatown. They're served with some sauce over wild rice. And don't worry. You won't be getting Kermit on a platter.
yulien
posted on Saturday, Sep 29, 2007 4:35AM [Report]

*laugh*

yeah...tht day in NY was humid. i was bout to strip off my work clothes too...but then in the office...my boss kept the AC so cold. i'm getting this extreme 'weather' changes...damn.

anyway, NY weather is very unpredictable...
AsianChick100
posted on Saturday, Sep 29, 2007 3:59AM [Report]

haha...
those koreans must've been so happy!
Loleka
posted on Saturday, Sep 29, 2007 3:22AM [Report]

Ahah, I agree with Jeanne, it's not ironic, it's hilarious! You're kind of cynical, but funny. I guess it's all that matters! Love your humor. Why wouldn't you appreciate your Bruce Lee shirts!? That cop looks a little like Terrence Howard. I think it's the eyes...and his complexion. OK I'll stop blabbering...
elavndrc
posted on Friday, Sep 28, 2007 11:58PM [Report]

wow i'm surprised it's still so hot in the city
peachey
posted on Friday, Sep 28, 2007 10:14PM [Report]

Love these blogs. haha. Looking forward to the next installment.

Cotton all the way!
clharlem149
posted on Friday, Sep 28, 2007 9:21PM [Report]

hahahaha, Mejor Luck Mañana, lolll
you're lucky that back, ass, and crotch sweat doesn't really come out in pictures....
and of course, you couldn't leave the city without getting pulled over once =P glad the ny portion of the tour went well, you left just as it got cool (it rained last night), hope you have fun in dc =D
carmellarose
posted on Friday, Sep 28, 2007 3:38PM [Report]

What, I don't see the sweat?! :) My stepdad has always said the only cops he knew were guys that liked to drive fast and carry guns.....LOL Sung looks freaked in that pic...
Jaine
posted on Friday, Sep 28, 2007 3:34PM [Report]

I hope you get some cooler weather in Washington DC

Roger, really, I am eating my tea (its Friday evening here), references to stomach and liver coagulated vomit are not good. Ah well I should have logged out to eat anyway. Actually I first read it as corrugated vomit which brought up some interesting imagery.

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Roger Fan is one of the industry’s most interesting and exciting young personalities, redefining the leading man aesthetic through a wide variety of projects as an actor, host, and motivational spea...
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Roger Fan is one of the industry’s most interesting and exciting young personalities, redefining the leading man aesthetic through a wide variety of projects as an actor, host, and motivational speaker. Rave reviews from international critics such as Roger Ebert, Richard Roper, Peter Travers, and Elvis Mitchell have pointed out that Roger is a “charismatic and fearless persona with a limitless future.” His film credits are impressive, including lead roles in IFC Film’s FINISHING THE GAME, Paramount’s BETTER LUCK TOMORROW, Disney’s ANNAPOLIS, and Touchstone’s CORKY ROMANO. Roger also co-wrote, co-produced, and adventure-hosted the surprise, Sundance comedic hit, THE QUEST FOR LENGTH. Most recently, Roger wrapped production on Judd Apatow’s DRILLBIT TAYLOR and Academy Award Winner, Jessica Yu’s PING PONG PLAYA (2007 Toronto International Film Festival). Roger’s progressive work in film has endeared him as a role model to many of America’s youth. He dedicates his free time spreading the message of self-empowerment and hope as a motivational speaker, inspiring nearly 100,000 young adults, in person, over the past 5 years. Roger has been honored with the “PACE-SETTER Award”, the “Multicultural Prisim Award”, an AXA nomination, and, most recently, the “Distinguished Moviemaker Mentor Award” by The Creative Coalition, alongside actors Joe Pantoliano, Lea Thompson, & Ione Skye. Roger has been spotlighted in numerous publications, including Premier & Vibe Magazine, and guest hosted on MTV Chi and the International Channel. He currently lives in Los Angeles.

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