Andrew Bates

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June 9, 2018
by Andrew Bates
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On Bourdain

My first summer working in a kitchen was like acquiring a secret identity. I shook everyone’s hand and said “Hi, I’m Andrew Bates,” nervous and trying not to embarrass my cool friend who already worked there. Almost certainly, within an … Continue reading

December 24, 2010
by Andrew Bates
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Repurpose old flash drives as rad mixtapes

It’s Christmas Eve! I’m kind of posting from Christmas, because I spent so much time on this: It’s a flash drive! And a mix tape. I wanted to give out Christmas presents this year, but I was broke. I still … Continue reading

June 13, 2010
by Andrew Bates
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Once Darkseid reaches the end of the book, he’ll work on that Anti-Life Equation

I love to see big fantastic figures just hanging out in ridiculous situations, like that one photo of Vinnie Jones in full Juggernaut costume, standing in his trailer with football on the TV. I’ve seen Darkseid just chillin’ before–there’s an … Continue reading