well played, subby

Leonard Cohen inconsolable.

"It is a shame it is closing; it's got incredible history. But my experience there, as a guest, is not a memorable one."

It sounds to me like he remembered it just fine.

Calm Down You Spaz: gopher321: Screw "The Professional", watch "Leon" instead, the pedo-approved european release of that film.

Natalie portman at her hawtest, until black swan

She's still hot, but damn did Black Swan suck on so many levels.

I stayed there in 2008. Room was pretty scuzzy but it was an "upgrade" from the room we were supposed to have. The stairwells and lobby were pretty awesome. The "Bring Back the Bards" banners were hanging from the front balconies at that time. Too bad they're not taking guests anymore.

This makes me chuckle every. damn. time.

I forgot to link

I meant this makes me chuckle every. damn. time.

WayToBlue: Came for Cohen, leaving satisfied. Good group of people here.

/ I don't mean to suggest that I loved you the best

Giving me head on the unmade bed while the limousines wait in the streets.

CSB time:

I know a long term resident of the Chelsea and got to explore it in August this year.

It's sad to see the space disrespected -- the communal artwork was removed from the lobby and stairwells, and the beautiful wood door frames of non-resident rooms were painted over in white -- destroying them.

It's heartbreaking.

Why do we lament the loss of history and collective memory only after it's too late?

Does NYC need another soulless douchebag yuppie hotel/condo complex?

/CSB

I used to do all my guitar shopping there.