Miss N The Rundown

SXSW 2013: Elon Musk, Cory Booker, DJ Spooky, Adam Brody

304

SXSW
This past weekend was filled with epic moments of the SXSW-kind – from hearing Elon Musk talk about how he wants to see travel to Mars happen in his lifetime, to getting drenched in a downpour after dancing to DJ Spooky in an underground wine cellar. We’re constantly hearing that this event is all about serendipity, and being open to moments as they happen; to have a plan but be ready to scrap it at a moment’s notice, and that is a great way to approach SXSW.

Except for when it comes to Elon Musk. This was one talk I – or anyone else for that matter – was not going to scrap for anything. The South African-born space explorer gave insight into his life as the head of three multi-billion dollar, game-changing companies – SpaceX, Tesla Motors and Solar City – at Day 2 of SXSW. Here is a great (w)rap up of it from Saul Paul. The organizers had him sum up the keystones of Musk’s interview with author Chris Anderson:

I also wrote about it for Memeburn, so you can read that here. But it was interesting to hear someone like him say that his biggest mistake has been to put more emphasis on someone’s talent over their personality. Musk said he thinks it’s important to have a good heart, and that should be even more important than skill level and accomplishment. A killer combination of all that would be the ultimate though – so no harm in continuing to pursue the best!

SXSW

More great and inspiring words came from Newark mayor Cory Booker, who told SXSWers that he is going to run for Senate. The man should run for the President in a few years time, he’s got the right kind of attitude needed for higher office. As mayor, he’s used Twitter to really engage with his constituents and I’ve seen how he replies to such a large number of people that it’s no wonder he’s the poster-man for coffee.

SXSW

As for the film portion of my SXSW adventure, I managed to see Some Girl(s), which was originally a play by Neil LeBute and stars Adam Brody, and Before Midnight, the third and final piece in Richard Linklater’s love letter to life and human connection. Neil, who adapted the script for the Some Girl(s) wasn’t in town for the premiere, due to weather-affected travel delays, but Adam was, and he sat in front of me, squirming a little in his seat during the film’s more intimate moments.

SXSW

An absolute highlight though was seeing how Jesse and Celine face the cold hard truth of life at 40 in Linklater’s Before Midnight. He was there to introduce the film, telling us stories about being at the first incarnation of SXSW Film 20 years ago. The movie is set in Greece this time and it will leave you applauding the filmmaker with even more respect and admiration than he already commands.

304 comments

  31. 322655 445622Very informative and fantastic complex body part of articles , now thats user pleasant (:. 637216

  34. Thank you, I have recently been searching for information about this topic for a while and yours is the best I have came upon till now. However, what concerning the conclusion? Are you sure about the supply?|

  43. Hello, Neat post. There is an issue along with your site in internet explorer, may test this? IE still is the marketplace leader and a big element of people will pass over your wonderful writing due to this problem.|

  62. you are truly a excellent webmaster. The website loading velocity is incredible. It sort of feels that you are doing any unique trick. Furthermore, The contents are masterpiece. you’ve done a wonderful activity in this subject!|

  63. I was suggested this web site by my cousin. I’m no longer sure whether this publish is written via him as nobody else understand such particular about my problem. You are incredible! Thanks!|

  65. Ahaa, its nice dialogue on the topic of this paragraph here at this web site, I have read all that, so at this time me also commenting at this place.|

  67. Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to more added agreeable from you! However, how can we communicate?|

  68. I have been exploring for a bit for any high-quality articles or weblog posts in this sort of area . Exploring in Yahoo I at last stumbled upon this web site. Studying this info So i’m satisfied to show that I have a very just right uncanny feeling I found out just what I needed. I so much unquestionably will make certain to do not forget this website and provides it a glance regularly.|

  69. whoah this weblog is great i like reading your posts. Stay up the great work! You realize, a lot of people are hunting round for this info, you can aid them greatly. |

  70. You can certainly see your enthusiasm in the article you write. The sector hopes for more passionate writers like you who aren’t afraid to say how they believe. All the time go after your heart.|

  81. I was recommended this web site by my cousin. I am not sure whether this post is written by him as nobody else know such detailed about my trouble. You are amazing! Thanks!|

  84. Hi, i feel that i saw you visited my site thus i came to go back the prefer?.I’m trying to to find issues to improve my website!I suppose its adequate to use a few of your concepts!!|

  95. Oh my goodness! Impressive article dude! Thanks, However I am having troubles with your RSS. I don’t know the reason why I can’t join it. Is there anyone else getting the same RSS problems? Anybody who knows the answer can you kindly respond? Thanks!!|

  96. An impressive share! I have just forwarded this onto a friend who was doing a little research on this. And he in fact ordered me breakfast because I stumbled upon it for him… lol. So allow me to reword this…. Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanks for spending some time to discuss this subject here on your web site.|

  97. Hey there! Do you know if they make any plugins to assist with SEO? I’m trying to get my blog to rank for some targeted keywords but I’m not seeing very good gains. If you know of any please share. Thanks!|

  98. Great post. I used to be checking constantly this blog and I am inspired! Extremely helpful info specially the closing part :) I care for such information a lot. I was looking for this certain info for a very lengthy time. Thank you and good luck. |

  100. Thanks on your marvelous posting! I seriously enjoyed reading it, you can be a great author. I will ensure that I bookmark your blog and will come back later on. I want to encourage continue your great posts, have a nice afternoon!|

  108. Hi, i think that i saw you visited my web site so i came to “return the favor”.I’m trying to find things to enhance my website!I suppose its ok to use some of your ideas!!|

  113. I will immediately take hold of your rss as I can’t find your e-mail subscription link or newsletter service. Do you’ve any? Kindly allow me know in order that I could subscribe. Thanks.|

  118. Hey! Do you use Twitter? I’d like to follow you if that would be ok. I’m absolutely enjoying your blog and look forward to new updates.|

  123. Sweet blog! I found it while browsing on Yahoo News. Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo News? I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Thank you|

  127. I used to be recommended this blog by way of my cousin. I am now not certain whether this submit is written by way of him as nobody else understand such distinctive approximately my trouble. You’re incredible! Thanks!|

  129. Wow, awesome blog layout! How long have you been blogging for? you made blogging look easy. The overall look of your web site is great, let alone the content!|

  130. Wow! This blog looks exactly like my old one! It’s on a totally different topic but it has pretty much the same page layout and design. Excellent choice of colors!|

  131. Amazing things here. I’m very glad to look your post. Thank you a lot and I am having a look forward to touch you. Will you kindly drop me a mail?|

  134. I will immediately seize your rss feed as I can not to find your email subscription hyperlink or newsletter service. Do you’ve any? Kindly permit me recognize in order that I may subscribe. Thanks.|

  137. Remarkable things here. I am very satisfied to look your post. Thanks so much and I am taking a look forward to contact you. Will you kindly drop me a mail?|

  144. I am curious to find out what blog system you are using? I’m having some small security problems with my latest site and I’d like to find something more risk-free. Do you have any recommendations?|

  145. I do not know if it’s just me or if everyone else experiencing issues with your website. It looks like some of the written text in your content are running off the screen. Can somebody else please provide feedback and let me know if this is happening to them as well? This may be a problem with my internet browser because I’ve had this happen previously. Many thanks|

  148. Valuable information. Fortunate me I found your website accidentally, and I am shocked why this coincidence did not came about in advance! I bookmarked it.|

  149. It’s awesome to go to see this web site and reading the views of all colleagues about this piece of writing, while I am also zealous of getting familiarity.|

  150. For newest information you have to pay a quick visit web and on world-wide-web I found this website as a finest website for latest updates.|

  154. Link exchange is nothing else however it is just placing the other person’s web site link on your page at proper place and other person will also do similar for you.|

  156. Hello, I think your blog might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your website in Opera, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, fantastic blog!|

  158. My brother recommended I might like this blog. He was totally right. This post truly made my day. You can not imagine simply how much time I had spent for this information! Thanks!|

  159. I enjoy what you guys are usually up too. This type of clever work and exposure! Keep up the very good works guys I’ve included you guys to our blogroll.|

  161. I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you? Plz respond as I’m looking to construct my own blog and would like to find out where u got this from. thanks|

  162. Hola! I’ve been reading your blog for a while now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from New Caney Tx! Just wanted to tell you keep up the good work!|

  163. Thanks for the auspicious writeup. It in reality was a leisure account it. Glance complicated to far added agreeable from you! However, how can we keep in touch?|

  164. My spouse and I stumbled over here coming from a different page and thought I might as well check things out. I like what I see so now i’m following you. Look forward to looking at your web page repeatedly.|

  165. hello there and thank you for your info – I have certainly picked up something new from right here. I did however expertise several technical issues using this website, as I experienced to reload the web site a lot of times previous to I could get it to load properly. I had been wondering if your hosting is OK? Not that I’m complaining, but sluggish loading instances times will sometimes affect your placement in google and could damage your quality score if ads and marketing with Adwords. Well I’m adding this RSS to my e-mail and could look out for much more of your respective interesting content. Make sure you update this again soon.|

  169. Hey There. I discovered your blog the use of msn. That is an extremely well written article. I will make sure to bookmark it and return to learn more of your helpful information. Thanks for the post. I’ll certainly comeback.|

  175. With havin so much content do you ever run into any issues of plagorism or copyright infringement? My blog has a lot of exclusive content I’ve either written myself or outsourced but it seems a lot of it is popping it up all over the internet without my permission. Do you know any techniques to help protect against content from being ripped off? I’d certainly appreciate it.|

  176. Hi there to all, since I am in fact eager of reading this web site’s post to be updated regularly. It contains nice information.|

  180. What’s Happening i’m new to this, I stumbled upon this I have found It absolutely helpful and it has aided me out loads. I hope to give a contribution & help other customers like its aided me. Good job.|

  185. An impressive share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a coworker who had been doing a little homework on this. And he in fact ordered me dinner because I stumbled upon it for him… lol. So allow me to reword this…. Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanks for spending time to discuss this subject here on your site.|

  187. Hi there to all, how is all, I think every one is getting more from this web page, and your views are fastidious in favor of new users.|

  191. Everything is very open with a really clear explanation of the issues. It was really informative. Your site is very helpful. Many thanks for sharing!|

  192. Nice post. I was checking constantly this blog and I’m impressed! Extremely useful information specifically the last part :) I care for such information much. I was looking for this certain info for a very long time. Thank you and best of luck.|

  196. Hello, i read your blog from time to time and i own a similar one and i was just curious if you get a lot of spam comments? If so how do you reduce it, any plugin or anything you can recommend? I get so much lately it’s driving me crazy so any support is very much appreciated.|

  201. I am sure this piece of writing has touched all the internet people, its really really fastidious piece of writing on building up new weblog.|

  202. Link exchange is nothing else except it is just placing the other person’s weblog link on your page at appropriate place and other person will also do same in support of you.|

  203. Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping maybe you would have some experience with something like this. Please let me know if you run into anything. I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new updates.|

  206. Great beat ! I would like to apprentice while you amend your web site, how could i subscribe for a blog web site? The account aided me a acceptable deal. I had been tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright clear idea|

  207. Hello! I just would like to give you a huge thumbs up for your excellent information you have right here on this post. I am coming back to your blog for more soon.|

  211. Thank you a lot for sharing this with all folks you really recognize what you are talking about! Bookmarked. Kindly also discuss with my website =). We will have a hyperlink alternate agreement among us|

  214. I love what you guys are up too. Such clever work and coverage! Keep up the terrific works guys I’ve incorporated you guys to blogroll.|

  216. Sweet blog! I found it while browsing on Yahoo News. Do you have any suggestions on how to get listed in Yahoo News? I’ve been trying for a while but I never seem to get there! Cheers|

  218. Woah! I’m really digging the template/theme of this site. It’s simple, yet effective. A lot of times it’s hard to get that “perfect balance” between superb usability and appearance. I must say you have done a fantastic job with this. In addition, the blog loads super quick for me on Chrome. Excellent Blog!|

  223. Thanks for every other magnificent post. The place else may anybody get that type of info in such a perfect means of writing? I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I am on the look for such information.|

  227. Thanks for another informative web site. The place else may just I am getting that type of info written in such a perfect manner? I’ve a project that I am simply now working on, and I have been at the look out for such information.|

  233. I don’t even know how I stopped up right here, however I thought this publish was once great. I do not recognise who you are but certainly you’re going to a well-known blogger if you aren’t already. Cheers!|

  235. At this time it appears like WordPress is the preferred blogging platform out there right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you are using on your blog?|

  243. I am curious to find out what blog system you’re utilizing? I’m experiencing some small security problems with my latest website and I’d like to find something more risk-free. Do you have any suggestions?|

  248. Hello! I could have sworn I’ve been to your blog before but after browsing through some of the articles I realized it’s new to me. Anyhow, I’m definitely delighted I came across it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back regularly!|

  249. Good day! This post couldn’t be written any better! Reading through this post reminds me of my good old room mate! He always kept chatting about this. I will forward this write-up to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Thank you for sharing!|

  250. Hello to every body, it’s my first pay a quick visit of this web site; this website carries awesome and genuinely fine stuff designed for visitors.|

  251. I’ve been browsing online greater than three hours nowadays, but I never discovered any interesting article like yours. It is beautiful price sufficient for me. Personally, if all web owners and bloggers made just right content as you probably did, the internet might be a lot more useful than ever before.|

  252. If some one needs expert view concerning blogging afterward i advise him/her to pay a quick visit this weblog, Keep up the pleasant work.|

  253. I’m truly enjoying the design and layout of your blog. It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more enjoyable for me to come here and visit more often. Did you hire out a developer to create your theme? Outstanding work!|

  258. Does your website have a contact page? I’m having problems locating it but, I’d like to shoot you an e-mail. I’ve got some recommendations for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great site and I look forward to seeing it grow over time.|

  259. Your style is very unique in comparison to other people I’ve read stuff from. Thanks for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess I’ll just bookmark this web site.|

  260. Hi there to every body, it’s my first pay a visit of this blog; this website carries amazing and truly excellent data in support of readers.|

  262. I have been surfing online more than 4 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It’s pretty worth enough for me. Personally, if all site owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the internet will be a lot more useful than ever before.|

  265. I am really enjoying the theme/design of your website. Do you ever run into any browser compatibility problems? A number of my blog readers have complained about my blog not working correctly in Explorer but looks great in Firefox. Do you have any solutions to help fix this issue?|

  269. Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it seems as though you relied on the video to make your point. You clearly know what youre talking about, why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your blog when you could be giving us something informative to read?|

  270. Somebody necessarily help to make severely articles I would state. This is the first time I frequented your website page and up to now? I amazed with the research you made to create this particular submit amazing. Magnificent activity!|

  272. We stumbled over here from a different website and thought I may as well check things out. I like what I see so i am just following you. Look forward to checking out your web page again.|

  273. Howdy! I know this is somewhat off topic but I was wondering if you knew where I could find a captcha plugin for my comment form? I’m using the same blog platform as yours and I’m having problems finding one? Thanks a lot!|

  274. hello!,I like your writing very a lot! percentage we communicate more approximately your post on AOL? I need a specialist in this house to solve my problem. May be that is you! Looking forward to see you. |

  276. Very nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I’ve really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!|

  279. Its such as you read my thoughts! You seem to grasp a lot about this, like you wrote the e book in it or something. I feel that you could do with a few percent to force the message house a bit, but other than that, this is magnificent blog. An excellent read. I’ll definitely be back.|

  281. I love what you guys are usually up too. Such clever work and exposure! Keep up the terrific works guys I’ve included you guys to my blogroll.|

  284. Great beat ! I would like to apprentice at the same time as you amend your site, how could i subscribe for a weblog site? The account aided me a applicable deal. I were tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided bright transparent concept|

  285. Wonderful site you have here but I was curious about if you knew of any community forums that cover the same topics discussed in this article? I’d really love to be a part of group where I can get suggestions from other experienced individuals that share the same interest. If you have any recommendations, please let me know. Thank you!|

  286. What’s up colleagues, how is all, and what you wish for to say concerning this piece of writing, in my view its really amazing for me.|

  289. An intriguing discussion is definitely worth comment. I do think that you should publish more on this subject matter, it may not be a taboo matter but generally people do not talk about such subjects. To the next! Kind regards!!|

  292. Hey there! I’ve been reading your web site for some time now and finally got the courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Lubbock Texas! Just wanted to mention keep up the fantastic job!|

  294. The other day, while I was at work, my sister stole my iPad and tested to see if it can survive a twenty five foot drop, just so she can be a youtube sensation. My iPad is now broken and she has 83 views. I know this is completely off topic but I had to share it with someone!|

  299. I read this piece of writing fully concerning the difference of newest and previous technologies, it’s amazing article.|

  300. Definitely believe that which you said. Your favorite reason seemed to be on the net the easiest thing to be aware of. I say to you, I definitely get irked while people consider worries that they just do not know about. You managed to hit the nail upon the top and defined out the whole thing without having side effect , people can take a signal. Will probably be back to get more. Thanks|

  302. Hi, I do believe this is a great website. I stumbledupon it ;) I will return once again since I saved as a favorite it. Money and freedom is the greatest way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide other people.|

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.