All articles tagged with #petunia
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Petunia, a rescued hairless bulldog mix from Oregon, won the World's Ugliest Dog Contest at the Sonoma County Fair, emphasizing love over appearance as she was celebrated for her unique charm rather than traditional beauty.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma discusses his nearly 300-year-old cello, affectionately named "Petunia," during a May 2024 interview, highlighting the deep connection and sense of 'touching infinity' he experiences through his music.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
Renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma reflects on his nearly 300-year-old cello named Petunia, a name given by a high school student 25 years ago. Ma, who began learning Bach's Cello Suites at age 4, has recorded them three times over his career, likening each performance to the ever-changing flow of a river. He emphasizes the importance of being a human first, musician second, and cellist third, a philosophy inspired by Spanish cellist Pablo Casals. Ma has played for nine U.S. presidents, won 19 Grammys, and recently performed at a memorial for aid workers killed in Gaza.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deseret News
Darci Lynne Farmer, the ventriloquist who won "America's Got Talent" in 2017, is now competing on "AGT: Fantasy League" with her rabbit puppet, Petunia. Despite receiving mixed feedback from the judges for her performance, she advanced to the semifinals. Farmer, known for her ventriloquism, aims to showcase her versatility and break out of the perception that she's only a ventriloquist. She's proud to bring ventriloquism to a younger generation and is also pursuing a music career, with her debut single set to release on Feb. 5.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by BuzzFeed
Anna Marie Tendler, ex-wife of comedian John Mulaney, has opened up about her mental health struggles during their divorce, revealing that she was hospitalized for "severe suicidal ideation" in early 2021. She also shared that her dog, Petunia, helped guide her through the difficult moments. John and Anna Marie divorced in May 2021 after six years of marriage, and he is now in a relationship with Olivia Munn, with whom he shares a one-year-old child.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Life
Anna Marie Tendler, ex-wife of comedian John Mulaney, has opened up about her mental health struggles during their divorce, revealing that she had a "mental health breakdown" and was hospitalized for "severe suicidal ideation." She also shared that her dog, Petunia, helped guide her through the difficult moments and was the only thing on her list of reasons for living. Petunia passed away after being diagnosed with heart disease and a brain tumor, and Anna Marie recounted the last days of her life in an essay for Elle.