Summer Updates & Whom You Know

Hope you're having a great summer and gearing up for those Dog Days of August. I'll be in Washington, DC on August 12th, presenting my 3-hour interactive seminar, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?, to CEO's who are members of Vistage, the world's largest Chief Executive Organization.

On August 22nd, I'm giving a GOT WHAT IT TAKES? talk at the Sharon, Connecticut Country Club.

For now, there's a nice write-up about my book on the popular WHOM YOU KNOW blog so I hope you'll pay a visit.

Stay cool and have a Happy August!

NEW article featured in BLACK TIE INTERNATIONAL

Hope you can pick up a copy of the new issue of BLACK TIE INTERNATIONAL—can't miss it—the cover features George Clooney. Inside you'll find my latest article "Save the Best for Last!"

The isue is sure to sell out quickly, so if you miss it, visit www.billboggs.comas as a PDF version will be available for download soon.

Happy May!

"The Piano is going with us..."

From today's PAGE SIX:

BEST SPEAKER OF THE YEAR!

Well, the results aren't in just yet, but the good news is I've been nominated by AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE for "Best Speaker of the Year."

I'm honored.

Stay tuned!

Success Strategies of the Rich & Famous

My feature article, Success Strategies of the Rich and Famous, has just appeared in PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT magazine. You can view a cool Flash presentation of the entire issue here or download the article in PDF format.

Happy Reading!

TAHITI or BUST!

A quick post to let you know I'm heading off Wednesday on a 12-day cruise as guest "celebrity speaker" on the Crystal Serenity from LA to Tahiti.

Can't think of a better time to say bye-bye NYC... just check the wind chill factor.

I'll be sending posts from the ship so stay tuned and keep warm!

Talk Show Confidential - Performance Update

News Flash

Here's a flash from Peter Cincotti — featured in my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
If you're going to be in NYC on Jan. 27th, his performance is a great way to start 2009.

Happy New Year All!

My Generation Videos are "Live"

If you've missed any of my celebrity interviews on MY GENERATION, you can catch up by clicking HERE.

Currently running: Carly Simon, Michael Feinstein, and LeRoy Neiman.

Check 'em out.

Oceans Away!

I'm off on a transatlantic voyage on the Crystal Serenity... from Lisbon to Miami. I'm guest speaker on the ship. Should be fun, and a great time to take a break from the hectic pace of Manhattan.

I'll be posting some photos upon my return, so please stay tuned.

ATTENTION PERSIAN CAT FANS!

"Roberto" will soon be joining the Boggs Family as a pet.

Lookin' good, Roberto Boggs.

Guess who turns 122 years old next week?

Not artist LeRoy Neiman, but his recent subject The Statue of Liberty. LeRoy was the subject of a profile I did for the MY GENERATION TV show (you can see it at http://www.billboggs.com/) and he just finished this lovely portrait to coincide with Lady Liberty's 122nd birthday—thought you'd like to see it.

Music for the Presidential Election

Here's the best new song I've heard in a long time—"Teenage America" by Peter Cincotti whom I interviewed for my book Got What it Takes?

Click to hear the song

Unwanted Coworker

On a beautiful NY day with my windows wide open... a large pigeon landed on my air conditioner and flew into my apartment in the middle of a conversation with my webmaster, Derek Pell. --"THERE'S A PIGEON IN HERE!" I yelled... actually trying to continue the conversation and get rid of the bird at the same time. Let's just say the multi-tasking didn't work.

I see hundreds of pigeons every day in Central Park across from where I live, but actually having one panic in your home office is not a pleasant thing. Think flapping wings, flying feathers and pigeon shit—all in time to the band playing RAG MAMA RAG in the background.

It took me 10 minutes to actually capture the thing between two pieces of cardboard—(they ARE full of germs, right?)—and shove it out the window. I called Derek back and he said—"POST IT!"

Carly & Dakota Interviews on MY GENERATION

My interview with Carly Simon is scheduled to air on 11/18 and Dakota Jackson on 11/25.
Both are slated for 3PM on Comcast and Direct TV. Hope you'll catch 'em.

HEADLINE: PAGE SIX Today!

Here's a nice item from today's NY Post PAGE SIX:

By the way, if you haven't seen my show yet, TALK SHOW CONFIDENTIAL, please visit the website www.talkshowconfidential.com for performance dates and ticket info.

Happy Oktoberfest!

Dog Days?

I know it's not August, but the days are still mild, and that's a good excuse to give my dogs, PIP & Daisy, a little face-time on this blog.

Besides, they love the attention. (Click on the image for a larger view.)

Abruzzo Newso

Here are my latest travel plans....

On Sept. 12th I'm off to the beautiful Abruzzo region of Italy for a five-day getaway to visit my lifelong friend Joe D'Antony—who just purchased his family's ancestral home in the village of Abruzzo.

Can't wait to see him.

Stay tuned for photos.

Cover Story: Jeff Zucker

NBC Universal president and C.E.O. Jeff Zucker is on the cover of the current issue of Condé Nast Portfolio.

Jeff has a plan to rescue network TV and if anybody can pull that off, he's the one to do it.

You can learn how Jeff became so successful in my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top—So You Can, Too!

The paperback edition is on sale here.

Joy-ous News!

I'm interviewing Joy Behar, star of ABC-TV's ''THE VIEW" on Wednesday, Sept.10th, at the Friars Club in New York for the syndicated ''MY GENERATION'' television show.

Lots to talk about, hope you can tune in.