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House• July 2, 2021

Charles King

A look back at an interview with Charles King, President and CEO of Housing Works, who lives in a tiny, book-filled guest room within the East 9th Street residence, the Keith D. Cylar House. Truly a good man living a good life, not the good life, and that’s not always an easy thing to find...

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House• June 18, 2021.
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House• May 21, 2021.
We re-visit Sian, Lesley and JH’s interview with author, composer, lyricist, record and Tv producer Christopher Cerf, a man of remarkable accomplishment. And a nice guy, too... READ MORE
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House• May 14, 2021.
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House• May 7, 2021.
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House• April 28, 2021.
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House• April 16, 2021.
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House• April 9, 2021.
Sian, Lesley and Jeff re-visit their interview with Niall Smith, a New York antiques dealer (of Irish upbringing) whose interest for his clientele is only buying what he likes for himself... READ MORE
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House• March 30, 2021.
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House• March 26, 2021.
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House• March 2, 2021.
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House• February 25, 2021.
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House• February 19, 2021.
Revisiting a 2008 House interview with internationally known textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen, who left us just a few months ago... READ MORE

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