LIVE Magazine #244 Sept 30-Oct 14

Margaret for her outstanding work on Hillary’s presidential campaign. I
met Hillary through Margaret. Ms. Clinton even wrote Margaret a personal
note thanking her for all her hard work. Trust me, Hillary isn’t handing
personal notes to any tom, dick and harry! Bringing Margaret to the
Equality California table is an example of one of my strengths. Margaret
continues to work hard and this has made me realize that I can do even
more for charitable organizations. EQ/CA has been a good start for me
and has certainly opened my eyes to possibilities in the future. I enjoy
being part of the nonprofit world and when I get my head around it I could
probably do a whole lot more.
JR: You have worked wonders with putting the Palm Springs scene on
the map with your Scene by Sean column in LIVE Magazine. Why Palm
Springs? The old Hollywood history and glamour?
“There’s so much more
media now out there now.
We all have pocket sized
TV
studios in our cell
phones. People are obsessed
with fame these
days and constantly chasing
it.
I’m all for PR, promo and
selfies if they serve a purpose
and it’s part of a
strategy.”
SB: Everyone in Palm Springs is a star. And yes, of course a lot of that
old Hollywood history and glamour is still present in the city today. It
makes it easier for me to compile an attractive column because there are
many beautiful and talented people here who look great in pictures.
On top of that a lot of locals on the ‘Scene’ crave attention. So I give them
what they want. There’s so much class, style and glamour here. You
could be raising money for charity, running a restaurant, working in real
estate, publishing a magazine or sitting on city council – everyone’s important!
We all give to make Palm Springs a better city. I love being part
of what is putting this city back on the map once again.
I love my work with LIVE Magazine. Scene by Sean is helping bring
people together in a positive way and that makes me feel good. It makes
people feel good. It’s cool. It’s trendy. And Palm Springs didn’t have anything
like it, or like me before. I love that. So I (kind of) came in blowing
my trumpet to an original beat, so to speak.
I was quite chuffed when Steve Henke and Margaret Raven recently labeled
me the “Dominic Dunn of the Desert” – I love that. See, they get it. The
people I’ve met here are wonderful– who knew? I have made so many good
friends here. And through my Facebook page outsiders have seen the Desert
through my eyes and have complimented me on it. They see the glitz and
they want to come here. So I’m guess I’m doing something right.
JR: But you have done this before in other places too, right?
SB: Yes, I’ve had a column in some publication, somewhere in the world
for years. I have always been on the scene in places I’ve lived or
visited. My friends see my column and they just see Sean doing
what Sean always does well. They’re not surprised that I have
come to Palm Springs and created my own social scene, or
joined the existing one here and made it a little more interesting
by splashing a touch of my own color to the mix. It’s normal for
me to know the mayor, or the owners of a top restaurant or to
have coffee with the city manager on a quiet Sunday morning.
My friends in LA, London and NYC are not impressed by that
– they have that too where they live.
JR: So are you living in Palm Springs full-time now?
SB: Most of the time, yes. I still have to go where the work
is though. I’m not quite a “760” yet, I’m still very much a
“310”. Not sure I can ever truly be a “760” person… I’m
nervous. That’s a joke btw. (Laughs). No, seriously, I
have been showbiz editor for the British Weekly Newspaper
for nearly seven years now, but nowadays I don’t
have to be in the office. I file my columns from wherever
I am. My editor, Neil Fletcher, is a friend. He trusts
my work, so that’s comforting. I have considered
various jobs in Palm Springs and even considered
bringing big events here. I might still do that. There
are a few companies in LA and New York who want
me to help set up their businesses here in Palm
Springs. That’s fun–and challenging. Would you
believe I love sitting at a desk and doing a hard
day’s work? It’s very possible I may get involved
with an awards show too. So who knows, there
are many possibilities. I am happy being a part
of this city that’s for sure. And I will continue
to contribute to make Palm Springs a better
place.
JR: How has Palm Springs changed you?
SB: I’m quite pragmatic these days, actually. My
approach is a lot more relaxed. I am not in competition with
anybody, nor will I enter that realm ever again. It’s not fun. And in
doing so, one loses sight of what’s important. My goal is to continue to be
happy and not to compete. That’s my target, so to speak - happiness. I
see so many people wasting so much time feeling insecure about others
success. I don’t do that. Be happy for people when they achieve success.
Competition isn’t healthy in all cases and one should really try to focus on
what makes THEM truly happy. And instead of hanging out in someone
else’s garden, MY advice, for what its worth, is tend to your own garden.
Focus on you. That is where you will find happiness first. Have a little
faith.
With Michael Holmes, owner of Purple Room
JR: What have you got coming up in the near future?
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SB:Much more of the same stuff really. Writing my columns, developing
a few new ideas in Palm Springs and Los Angeles. I don’t have a master
plan in place, believe it or not. Nor do I need one. I’m just happy when
I’m creating. It isn’t my intention to be famous and revered by all (laughs).
But I would like to develop the careers of those I believe have something
special. I’m always on the lookout for something to peak my interest.
Every now and then that manifests and I end helping someone to get the
attention they deserve. So more of that - definitely. And perhaps a few
on-camera appearances here and there thrown in for good measure. But
we shall see. I enjoy my life and that’s what’s important… It’s been an
adventure thus far, that’s for sure, but my happiness at the end of the day
is the ultimate key!