My Stats
| Followers: | 120 |
| Contributor since: | February 2009 |
| Location: | Chicago, steps from Wrigley Field |
About Me
I am a former features staff writer for the Chicago Tribune, laid off in late April 2009 even as I was doing my blog called--get this--"The Recession Diaries." I am still the lead popular music critic for Christian Century magazine, a Loyola University Chicago journalism professor, an author, a lover of thin-crust pizza and chocolate truffles. I reside in Chicago and in various states of mania, puzzlement and enlightenment. It's easier for me to explain Meaning of Life than 101 years without a Cubs World Series win.
Professional
I'm Known For...
2007 Bob Briner Award from Biola University, Los Angeles, for promoting faith-culture dialogue. DVD celebrity interviews. Wicked cool sense o' humor.
My Current Project
Just completed a textbook on reporting and writing. Currently working on novel and musical, but isn't everyone?
My Greatest Achievement
Chicago Tribune DVD column, 2006-07, where I interviewed scores and scores of celebrities from Al Gore to Helen Mirren.
My Biggest Regret
Didn't kick the lead singer out of my Jersey bar band in 1986, or otherwise go solo. But I did put out a CD in 2007. It's never too late to make music.
I Truly Respect
To quote St. Francis: "Preach the gospel and if necessary use words."
Moments I'd Like To Forget
Dunked my head in a vat of Twinkie cream for a story in Tribune's kids' section, 2001.
Where I'd Like To Be 10 Years From Now
Alive, creating, mentoring, and giving all notions of nihilism and despair a kick in the balls.
My Other Website
www.loucarlozo.com
Personal
What I'm Currently Addicted To...
Converse All-Star Chuck Taylors. I own 50-plus pairs.
This Is Annoying Me...
I imagine myself as young and hirsute, but this balding, graying, almost middle-aged guy stares back at me from the mirror.
This Is Making Me Worry...
That I don't worry. Or that any other person named Bush may someday run for president.
This Is Bringing Me Joy...
The Roberto Benigni Oscars acceptance speech: "I have great joy, like a watermelon."
I'm Running From...
Evangelicals who remake Jesus as a white guy with golf clubs, capped teeth and gated community dreams.
This Is Helping Me Create...
I have very mild Type II bipolar. The ideas just keep coming... Any questions?
This Is Making Me Think - Hard...
"All is vanity and chasing after wind."
