Using buildings as milestones and creating a thread through the fabric of the Gilded Age, Michele brought to light the fascinating characters that ruled over New York’s upper class back then, and their stories of wealth, power, intrigue and ambition. Her background as a writer and film producer allowed her to give a unique perspective on the subject. The conversation flowed naturally, unrestrained by any formal script, and spanned across several engaging subjects. She was always open to discuss any matter that came up and provide further details about the venues and the people that lived there. Also commendable was her eagerness to share her knowledge, as well as her availability to answer my questions and to delve deeper into the points I was most interested in. Not once did she adopt a professorial posture, which put me at ease and made me very comfortable to share my ideas and impressions. In short, I learnt a lot in a very pleasant way and had a great time.
Henry
Oct. 29, 2024