He loved to walk home in the early evening, his favorite restaurants only a short distance from the Factory, where he lived and worked. Somewhere on the way, Andy would choose a homeless person and present the doggie bag to him or her. It was his little charitable secret as he remembered being down on his luck.
FOOD After he became famous and rich, Andy Warhol ate every dinner out at some exclusive Manhattan restaurant. And he always ordered two of the same meal. One he ate at the chic restaurant; the other was placed in a doggie bag.
He loved to walk home in the early evening, his favorite restaurants only a short distance from the Factory, where he lived and worked. Somewhere on the way, Andy would choose a homeless person and present the doggie bag to him or her. It was his little charitable secret as he remembered being down on his luck.
Peggy Gerber
3/3/2021 11:00:13 pm
I hope this is a true story because it is a lovely act of charity.
Rod Drake
4/3/2021 05:19:33 pm
Yes, Peggy, it is true; I read it in a biography about Andy some years ago, Thanks for the comment!
Marie Johnson-Ladson
4/3/2021 01:50:31 am
Very thoughtful and charitable person. We more people like Andy.
Mary Wallace
4/3/2021 05:05:44 am
What a lovely story. Thankyou for sharing it with us.
Sue Clayton
4/3/2021 05:20:29 am
I'm with Peggy and do hope it's true. I expect, like Andy Warhol, there are many rich and famous people who make anonymous donations of one kind or another.
Rod Drake
4/3/2021 05:20:41 pm
Yes, Sue, it is a true story; I read it in a biography of Andy Warhol a while ago. Thanks for the comment!
Pamela Kennedy
4/3/2021 03:39:52 pm
What a wonderful story, Rod.
Krystyna
5/3/2021 03:21:49 pm
Beautiful soulful tale of generosity. Loved it, Rod. Comments are closed.
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