[Prison Mike, Michael Scott's Prison Alter Ego]
Once the cell door swings shut, Cordell’s Blackberry won’t be getting anymore reception anytime soon. Once a Rolodex of A-listers, holding 1500 numbers of “choice people” according to Cordell, it rang incessantly with requests from the rich and famous. Ironically, while many professionals refer to their Blackberry’s as their “ball and chain”, odiously keeping them ever-connected to the workplace, Cordell reveled in being constantly pinged on his vibrating square, a “ball and chain” he would no doubt trade for the new clinks he is about to don.
Serge Becker, Cordell’s partner in La Esquina and The Box, recently wrote a letter to the Judge in charge of Cordell’s sentencing pleading for his quick return, and stressing others constant reliance on the Oracle of La Esquina.
“The nature of our business is fickle and Cordell has proven himself to be the most gracious host to the city’s most discerning audience. A who’s who of arts and entertainment, business and government personalities have come to rely on his constant attention to their needs and seem to dial his personal number constantly for access or advice”
Well, the world won’t be standing still, and life will go on. And Cordell’s social capital will evaporate in the box as quickly as The Box’s popularity did. As Becker accurately stated, their business is “fickle”, meaning that unless Becker and crew keep the irons hot, Cordell will be starting back at ground zero.
Hopefully for his sake, the Oracle of La Esquina will be able to pick up the pieces, and re-enter society after paying back his debt. The one thing we suggest in the meantime is avoid Prison Mike!
wow whoever wrote this is a total loser. You wish his juice would dry up in 3 years, this man has been around the scene forever and when he comes back he will definitely hit the ground running. Don’t speak about a life you obviously know nothing about. Cordell is a great person who has accomplished a lot and writing about it in this callous way is not cool at all. He’s not a public figure and I think you have really crossed the line with this.
“You wish his juice would dry up”. Quite the contrary, we wish him all the best, and pass no judgement on his character or him as a person. Clearly you missed the point of the article, which was to point out the fickle nature of the industry and how it will be difficult for Cordell to re-enter.
Lastly, he is in fact a public figure. He was a proprietor of public establishments (The Box, La Esquina, etc.) and has appeared multiple times in print in an effort to promote himself and his establishments. (New York Times, The New York Observer, etc.)
Here’s what kind of man Cordell is, LESter. He and his so-called friends are scum. I wonder which one of them will be next on the chopping block, it’s only a matter of time. My money’s on Becker.
Anonymous February 13, 2008 4:27pm
alice cooper–
you would do well to keep quite instead of spouting insults about people you obviously have never met.
Cordell is a young guy who made a dumb mistake some time before his sucsess with La Esquina. I train with Cordell, and can atest to his sincere regret for his involvement with this crime. Cordell contributes positively to the community in many ways. I for one believe that when he returns from his hellish experience, he will have far more respect for his talents and blessings. He will use this experience to catapault himself ahead .
Anonymous October 23, 2008 10:11pm
”Prison Mike”?
Talk about kicking a man when he’s down, ey!
Nonetheless, Cordell is well loved and will be fine.
Where: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU “Spirit of Theater” Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.
The theme of this year’s benefit is “Opening Doors” in recognition of both the nurturing homes the honorees have provided for the development of new work and new opportunities; and for their dedication to keeping open doors of communication for political and international conversations in New York theater. The event will start with a cocktail hour at noon, followed by a full luncheon. Performances will include representative scenes and songs from shows developed at 59E59 or The Culture Project, including “Gutenberg the Musical”, Prospect Theater’s bluegrass musical” Golden Boy of Blue Ridge”, “Clean Alternatives” with writer Brian Dykstra and “The Exonerated” excerpts performed by celebrity guests. TRU will also present songs from upcoming musicals being developed by TRU producers. Nancy Anderson will perform a song from “Yank!”, the musical debuting off-Broadway in February 2010, and previewing a song from the upcoming Broadway musical “Pure Country”. In addition Brian Dykstra will perform a piece from his play “Clean Alternatives” and Radiotheatre will perform from one of their radio pieces.
The TRU Love “Opening Doors” Benefit will take place Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 12 noon, at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at noon, luncheon at 1pm and performances and awards ceremony starting at 2:15. Tickets are $175 for Premium Patron level seats in the first tier, $150 for Patron level 2nd tier and $100 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at www.truonline.org/store-new.html. Inquiries may be made by phoning 212/714-7628 or emailing TRUnltd@aol.com.
For more information, visit www.truonline.org or call 212-714-7628.
Where: BARNES & NOBLE, 150 East 86th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Open
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Barnes & Noble will host a book signing in celebration of the national launch of Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS, authored by members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Times food columnist Florence Fabricant. A POTLUCK of cider, sweets and other treats for the family celebration will be brought by many of the authors’ favorite purveyors including Eleni’s Cookies, Smithfield, Dean & DeLuca, Taste Caterers, William Poll, Williams-Sonoma, Gristedes, MrsMonogram.com and others.
A percentage of net sales of products in Barnes & Noble stores nationally will support ‘Kids Express’, an individualized program -- funded by The Society of MSKCC – designed to help adult cancer patients communicate with their children about their illness.
Where: La Venue and The Tunnel, 608 west 28th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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California wine country is heading east to New York with the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour. Ted Allen, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Brand Ambassador, is thrilled to engage consumers in the Big Apple with live cooking demonstrations at the Tour and to encourage foodies to open up about their food and wine questions. Additionally, guests are invited to join Robert Mondavi Private Selection’s Avram Deitch and other wine experts at the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine tour to learn anything and everything - from wine making to wine pairing.
Where: SVA Theater, 333 23rd st , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Edward R. Pressman Alan & Gabe Polsky
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First Look Studios
Eva Mendes
special screening of
BAD LIEUTENANT
PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS
A FILM BY WERNER HERZOG
screenplay by William Finkelstein
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January 30, 2008 7:03pm
wow whoever wrote this is a total loser. You wish his juice would dry up in 3 years, this man has been around the scene forever and when he comes back he will definitely hit the ground running. Don’t speak about a life you obviously know nothing about. Cordell is a great person who has accomplished a lot and writing about it in this callous way is not cool at all. He’s not a public figure and I think you have really crossed the line with this.
“You wish his juice would dry up”. Quite the contrary, we wish him all the best, and pass no judgement on his character or him as a person. Clearly you missed the point of the article, which was to point out the fickle nature of the industry and how it will be difficult for Cordell to re-enter.
Lastly, he is in fact a public figure. He was a proprietor of public establishments (The Box, La Esquina, etc.) and has appeared multiple times in print in an effort to promote himself and his establishments. (New York Times, The New York Observer, etc.)
Here’s what kind of man Cordell is, LESter. He and his so-called friends are scum. I wonder which one of them will be next on the chopping block, it’s only a matter of time. My money’s on Becker.
February 13, 2008 4:27pm
alice cooper–
you would do well to keep quite instead of spouting insults about people you obviously have never met.
Cordell is a young guy who made a dumb mistake some time before his sucsess with La Esquina. I train with Cordell, and can atest to his sincere regret for his involvement with this crime. Cordell contributes positively to the community in many ways. I for one believe that when he returns from his hellish experience, he will have far more respect for his talents and blessings. He will use this experience to catapault himself ahead .
October 23, 2008 10:11pm
”Prison Mike”?
Talk about kicking a man when he’s down, ey!
Nonetheless, Cordell is well loved and will be fine.