Tag: New York

Throwback Thursday – How We Turned Fan Stories Into a Book… And Put It in Damian Lewis’ Hands

I can’t believe it has been exactly seven years since our Fan Fun fan stories turned into a book and landed in Damian Lewis’ hands! Join me in this fun walk through the memory lane!

It all started with a random conversation on NYC subway.

I am a part-time New Yorker. Lady Trader, on the other hand, is a true New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn, now living on Long Island. The two of us tried to meet almost every time I was in the city over some yummy dessert and tea at Veniero’s and chatted away for a few hours (Hey, Lady, we need to revive this tradition!)  Then we took the subway together: Lady Trader got off at Penn Station to take the LIRR home and I continued uptown.

On one of my spring visits in 2016, on a subway ride home, I asked Lady Trader how she “discovered” Damian. When she told me her story, and it was hilarious, I told her she should really write a blog post about it. And as soon as she drafted her story, a NEW idea was born! Wouldn’t it be FUN if we invited fans to write their own stories about how they became Damian Lewis fans? Continue reading “Throwback Thursday – How We Turned Fan Stories Into a Book… And Put It in Damian Lewis’ Hands”

Throwback Thursday to Damian Lewis’ Fan Made Scarf!

There are two facts that I absolutely LOVE about Damian Lewis.

Fact I: He is gracious with his fans. He always makes time for a little chat or a sweet selfie!

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Fact II: Damian LOVES wearing scarves. And he wears them well. Continue reading “Throwback Thursday to Damian Lewis’ Fan Made Scarf!”

The Day Damian Lewis Found Out About Fan Fun with Damian Lewis :)

Some stories are worth sharing again because they capture the very beginning. With Billions turning ten, this one feels especially meaningful. The blog was brand new, the show was still just a pilot—not even officially picked up yet—and none of us knew where either journey would lead. What followed was a freezing day in NYC, a lot of waiting, and a moment that tied this blog to Billions forever. I’m reposting it as a reminder of why passion, showing up, and a little persistence (or stubbornness ) really do matter. ENJOY! Continue reading “The Day Damian Lewis Found Out About Fan Fun with Damian Lewis :)”

Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Down on the Bowery

“One stand-out highlight comes in ‘Down On The Bowery’, which effortlessly shows out the capability of Lewis’ voice and his commitment to the craft.” – Rolling Stone UK

Fan Fun’s Damian Lewis’ “Song of the Week” series has been getting a lot of love from the fandom — thank you all for the enthusiasm and support! If you missed any of the previous “Song of the Week” posts, you can catch up here.

This week, we’re diving into Damian Lewis’ first single, Down on the Bowery. Damian has shared what he intended with his debut album Mission Creep as follows:

“I wanted the album to give a sense of a journey to this point, from busking ‘til now. I suddenly had a lot to say. People will judge if it’s any good or not, but for me, it felt entirely natural.”

In chronological storytelling, Mission Creep takes us on a journey through Damian’s life and relationships. It begins with his busking years in Zaragoza, capturing the raw beginnings of his musical path. Then comes his first meeting with Helen in Soho Tango, and a song about her personality in Little One. The album also explores her dreams, as in Wanna Grow Old, reflecting her hope of growing old together in Paris. Later, Damian gets into loss and grief, with songs like Hole in My Roof, Makin’ Plans, and She Comes — each offering a deeply personal look at heartache and remembrance. Continue reading “Damian Lewis’ Song of the Week: Down on the Bowery”

Throwback Thursday to Catching Up With Damian Lewis at Bobby Axelrod’s Favorite Pizzeria

This blog has had an interesting relationship with Billions. I launched the blog only two weeks before they started shooting the pilot in New York and I have been very lucky to catch up with Damian on the set once every season since. I do not know how many times you need to do a thing for it to become a tradition, but catching up with Damian on Billions set once a year certainly felt like a tradition. Continue reading “Throwback Thursday to Catching Up With Damian Lewis at Bobby Axelrod’s Favorite Pizzeria”