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Great question! Well, I’ve got opinions, a lot of them. I also like people, most of them. I like to bring those people together, and relish creating communities. I’ve made a career of it. After almost 30 years (dear God) as a magazine editor, I learned that it’s voice that keeps a brand alive, so if you could truly own your voice - imagine that! I’ve been an admirer of Substack’s model for a while now, especially in news reporting - where journalists have ownership of their words, and their days/moods/fates are no longer captive to the vacillations of tech and media.

In so many years running the business of magazines, I found I really missed writing. Navigating the world in 2023 requires a metaphorical flak jacket, so I hope ‘Brown Town’ gives some respite, stimulation and inspiration. Yes, I will write about my well-trodden sandpit of fashion and celebrity, but also about broader ideas. I’m passionate about opening the door to the glorious but insular world I’ve worked within, and let more people inside.

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