David Letterman and New York, New York

It was just the other day that I learned that tonight is the last episode of the Late Show with David Letterman.  Considering the subject of this blog, I thought I should definitely post about this.

It was David Letterman who famously called NYC the City so nice, they named it twice!

I remember, after 9/11, David Letterman rightly announcing that it was the greatest city in the world.


Top David Letterman "Late Show" moments

David Letterman New York City-centric moments

Newsday: David Letterman, New York City, and the breakup of a dream, Verne Gay

David Letterman’s Greatest Guests Through The Years

David Letterman’s Greatest Sports Guests


On my trip to New York, I was glad to be at an episode of Dr. Oz, and we were also there for an episode of America's Got Talent.  But we didn't get into an episode of the Late Show.

Kyle Smith: Letterman's Departure is 15 Years Too Late

David Letterman, Prickly Late-Night Innovator, Counts Down to His Exit

David Letterman is leaving a lasting legacy

#ThanksDave


Update:
World Net Daily: David Letterman, Indiana senator?, Cheryl Chumley

Corey Cott Interview Clip: On being a Christian actor on Broadway

If you haven't already, please check out my prior post, on an inspiring young man I found out about, during my trip to New York City.

That prior blog post contained a church interview with Broadway actor Corey Cott; I hope you check it out.  Below is a clip from a more recent interview of Corey.  In this excerpt, from Show People with Paul Wontorek, Corey describes being a Christian actor on Broadway:

Please see the prior post below, and check out the video there.

A Star for Christ on Broadway

Corey Cott

A rising star on Broadway, and a light for Christ Jesus

This weblog was intended to be a review of my trip to New York City, with commentary about Big Apple related issues, and interesting things that arose on my 20-day trip. Like my other "new" blog, this one has been stalled; progress on these blogs was already lacking (despite some good motivation I'd received from Kara Lindsay and from the Newsies gang!), before health problems arose sharply, last July.

I still hope to jump start this blog, and post interesting content related to my NYC trip. Right now however, I want to share something special that I found, while on Broadway!

Forget about me

I participate each year in the Shorty Awards, seeking nominations for myself, in a few categories.  The Shorties are awards given in many categories to people who use Social Media. (I've gotten upset at some people, who I've done a lot for, but who were less than helpful during the Shorty Awards.)

This year however, I chose not to focus on myself, but sought nominations for someone else - an amazing young man who I'd found out about, when in New York.

One thing I wanted to do while in the Big Apple was see a Broadway show; I saw that Newsies was one of the shows, and thought it would be a good one to attend.

I remember doing a quick Newsies-related search, on my iPhone while riding on the subway, and learning that Jeremy Jordan was the star of the show. I was surprised therefore when I got my Playbill (I'd gotten a discount ticket, from the Newsies lottery), and saw that the lead actor was one Corey Cott - and Corey's bio actually had a Bible verse in it!

It's great that we have a man of Christ in a prominent role. (Newsies has ended its Broadway run, but Corey is currently starring in another Broadway play, and also has television credits.)

One thing I found very inspiring is this church interview with Corey Cott, by Pastor Doug Melder of North Way Christian Community.

I am glad that Corey & Doug are continualists - In the interview, Corey describes getting his prayer language.

Corey is going to go far. Pray that God will continue to use him mightily, to further the Kingdom, on Broadway, in the Big Apple, and beyond!


 "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God."
  - 1 Cor. 10:31