Thursday, April 21, 2011

Thomas Roma IS the Honey Badger

At least that's what he offered up last Friday as the video version of his life's story.
After 10 minutes in his presence, I couldn't agree more.
He has more than 10 books under his belt and hopes to bang out another 5 or 6 before his dirt nap.
Tom had my unblinking attention for the entire part of a near three-hour talk.  I doubt I have laughed as hard and learned as much in any three hours of my entire life.
Here are some quotes (out of context unfortunately for you) that I jotted down in between laughter-induced asthma attacks:

"You have to sensitize yourself to issues...so they can be photographed."
"Grief & Spite; Romeo and Juliet."
"Nobody wants irony with love, do they?"
"I was completely consumed with not being dead."
"Make work that can be criticized.  If you don't experience anxiety then you're not doing it right."
"Everything I say is the truth or better."
"Fear is neurosis, and terror psychosis to me...and that's boring."
"Do something self-destructive.  Destroy the self that's holding you back."
"All knowledge is attained by letting go."


There's much more to the guy than that though, certainly.  But don't take my word for it, watch his video and help him out because even honey badgers need people to raise their youtube numbers.

Thanks Tom!