Actor, director, producer, composer, comedian, the talented Mr. Charlie Chaplin was born this day 1889 (died Christmas Day of 1977).

Check out this 1950 New Yorker article on the day in the life of Mr. Chaplin.

“Words are cheap. The biggest thing you can say is ‘elephant’.”

“The saddest thing that I can imagine is to get used to luxury.”

“To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it!”

“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in a long shot." -C. Chaplin

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Map Magazine Australia recently featured our premiere pomade on their website. Thank you !

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1959, White Plains, NY. photo:Marvin Koner/CORBIS “You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.” -JR

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We're proud to announce that Grant's Golden Brand Pomade is now available in Milwaukee - at gents-only barbershop Stag, to be specific. Opened in November 2010, this "old school barbershop for the modern man" offers precision haircuts and straight razor, hot towel shaves. The atmosphere is a coherent mix of old and new. Alongside espresso machines, a leather couch, and stainless steel accents, you'll also find barn wood shelves and antique barber chairs. But what really adds another dimension of character to the barbershop's style is the tribute to the owner's late father Rick Stern, the man behind the face of the barbershop: the caribou (stag) Rick Stern shot in Toronto over 20 years ago, an antelope from Wyoming that also belonged to him, a chandelier the owner and her mother made from an antler he had in the basement.

Owner Jess Stern (pictured in the barber chair above) is a Milwaukee native and an internationally trained precision mens' barber with over 10 years' experience. She was also a Milwaukee Brewcity Bruiser Rollergirl. We have to admit we're not completely familiar with this role, but it sounds like it was fun times. Jess was more than gracious to tell us a little more about the barbershop:

My dad is the logo as you know. I was going through photos after he passed away. I found the photo that the logo was designed after and thought "when I open a shop, this is my logo."  Two months later I found the space. The ironic thing is that I had been looking for a space for years and I stumbled upon one that was once an old barbershop in the 40s. The landlord's father had started the barbershop, and then he took it over after his father passed away. When he retired he leased the space to multiple business owners, none of which were barbers. I am happy to say that I have brought the space back to its roots. My mom, Sandy Stern, and I did a lot of the build out. Although I am the sole owner, I could not have done it without her. She helped me in creating a place that feels like home to not only myself, but to everyone who walks through the door. It's a place I am truly proud of. The vibe is so comfortable that I never feel like I am going to work. My barbers and I make an effort to know everyone's name. Every man is greeted with a smile and a handshake.

And that's the way it should be. So "be a man, go to Stag."

Stag Barbershop 3064 S Delaware Ave Milwaukee, WI 53207 414.489.STAG (7824)

"A little off the top, a little over the top." 

A Tip of the Hat to Milwaukee, home of: Harley Davidson, PBR and now Stag ! Grant's Golden Brand Pomade the premiere water-based pomade made in the good old USA

views from our manhatt'n bridge stroll. the "finest" from the lower east side school of arts.

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sidney in his youth pacino & lumet on the set of serpico

pacino & lumet - lifetime award

The film world lost a legend over the weekend when film director Sidney Lumet passed away at the age of 86. Lumet did not just make great films he made great NEW YORK films including 12 Angry Men, The Pawnbroker, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon, Prince of The City, and Network. But his work went beyond the boroughs of New York as he also directed classics such as The Verdict, The Wiz, Equus, and Murder on the Orient Express. Text and image via New York Public Library.

"Sidney Lumet was one of the greatest directors in the long history of film. Compelling stories and unforgettable performances were his strong suit." - Steven Spielberg.

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we're taking the day off today for a birthday celebration. have a high quality weekend friends. gratitude for all of your support. -grant

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It's Spring so rain's not unusual but it feels like it's still winter here. So ironically we're envying people in old black and white photos that are presumably basking in the sun and blue skies.

(My girl found these images off a blog - photo of girl in mexico from Albert Tanquero, other images from either the Snaptorium or Tastevik flickr pools).

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Buddy Miles ~ Them Changes.

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A couple woodblock prints we would like to have from Japan-born artist Ray Morimura who began his career as a painter using abstract, geometric forms.

More images here.

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THE RAMONES from Zoltan on Vimeo.

Here's damn good entertainment to get you through the remainder of the work week: The Ramones live at New York City's Palladium, January 7, 1978 - 26 songs in 54 minutes set to cheap sci-fi movie trailers. via:npr

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the butcher the food cart vendor

the firefighter

the waiter

Just a little nod to the men hard at work, and the men working hard to find work.

The Workers by American Photographer Irving Penn.

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Get groomed proper. Look sharp. Friday's here.

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we at grant's always have the stereo on to keep us moving. here are a few groups that have been on rotation this week. turn up your tunes ~ make things happen.

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glasses & grins high sheen shells

i think my mom had these same doos back in the day.

Back by popular demand more images from the hilarious book - Bad Hair by Innes-Smith & Webb. Time for a cut and some Grant's Golden Brand Pomade - asap.

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Pomade is for gentlemen who want to keep their hair styled all day long without it drying up. 
Our pomade is easy to restyle and is water-based so it will wash out easily in the shower, no more unwanted wax buildup. Use a little or a lot of our pomade to create various styles: slick back, pompadour, distressed mess or the clean cut business man look.
 
 We'd like to offer you a few suggestions to get the most satisfaction out of our premiere water-based pomade.

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Grant's Golden Brand Pomade is now available at The Kings Club Barbershop.

Outside, an antique barber pole. Inside, jazz sounds and barbers dressed in smock and tie snippin', clippin' and shaving their clients' hair with an uncompromising attention to detail. The Kings Club Barbershop is part throwback, part social club, and 100% barbershop. Since buying the shop four years ago, owner Mike Swenson, along with head barber Scott Young, have carried on the tradition local clients have been enjoying at this location since 1963. “We are not trying to reinvent the wheel here, but instead deliver a classic American barbershop experience including razor-sharp haircuts and hot towel shaves,” said Swenson.

The Kings Club Barbershop 34085 La Plaza Dana Point, Ca 92629 Appointments: 949-496-4644 Tues - Fri: 9 AM - 6 PM Sat: 9 AM - 2 PM

(Text & image courtesy The Kings Club Barbershop)

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Have a great weekend. "Planes, Trains and Automobiles"

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London-born actress Elizabeth Taylor, who hated the nickname "Liz", passed away yesterday at age 79. She grew up on screen when she came to fame at age 12 in National Velvet and went on to star in over 60 films and win two Academy Awards. She was also an AIDS activist, inspired by the death of her close friend Rock Hudson. Beyond her charity work and glamorous screen persona, she had a stormy life, which included eight marriages and a lifetime of health problems - skin cancer, seizures, stroke, brain tumors, diabetes, hip replacements, back operations, but somehow managed to bounce back with force and resilience from all these physical and relationship set backs. Co-star Paul Newman said "her life has not been an easy or a private one, but a series of tribulations, serious illnesses, senseless tragedy and lost love. One thing for sure: She is not afraid to take chances in front of people. I find a lot of actors who reach the top, they become very protective of themselves, and self-indulgent, but not Elizabeth. I was always staggered by her ferocity."

“I don’t entirely approve of some of the things I have done, or am, or have been. But I’m me. God knows, I’m me.” - Elizabeth Taylor

1932 - 2011

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Donut + strong black coffee = afternoon sanity.

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