President Bill Clinton, Elton John, Ben Stiller, and Taylor Swift at the Time 100 Gala
On Tuesday evening, May 4th, 2010, I had the great pleasure of attending the annual Time 100 Gala held at New York City’s Lincoln Center. This event celebrates the 100 people that Time considers to be the most influential in the world. The list has been consolidated into four categories – leaders, artists, thinkers, and heroes. I was invited back as an alumna, having been presented with this great honor back in 2005. I must say that it is most exciting to be in the company of such distinguished individuals from Nobel Peace Prize winners, to political leaders, sports figurers, celebrities, and other do-gooders.
1 Here I am on the red carpet.
2 Of course, the paparazzi
3 Everyone was thrilled when Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore arrived.
4 Posing with Ashton and Demi
5 Another nice shot
6 Here I am with Demi.
7 Rory Tahari - wife of Elie Tahari, fashion designer
8 Ann Moore - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Time Inc.
9 Billie Jean King - the great tennis player
10 Chef Dan Barber and his wife
11 Sir Richard Branson - entrepreneur
12 In the spotlight
13 Matthieu Senard and Tristan Lecomte of Alter Eco
14 Suze Orman - financial advisor, author, and motivational speaker
15 Sir Elton John
16 Donatella Versace - fashion designer
17 Chef David Chang and his mother
18 Amanda Burden and Charlie Rose
19 Jonathan Klein President of CNN/US
20 Here I am with Gayle King.
21 Jeff Bewkes - chairman and CEO of Time Warner Inc.
22 The latest issue of Time Magazine
23 Bill Clinton spoke about the importance of harmony in government and getting work done.
24 Neil Patrick Harris - actor
25 Taylor Swift sang about passion, proms, and teenage love.
26 One of Taylor's goth-like musicians
27 Switching guitars for another song
28 The back of Tracy Anderson - Madonna's personal trainer
29 An executive from Hewlett-Packard showing me the latest technology
30 Quite attractive looking
31 The back of Taylor Swift's dress
32 Andy Samberg - comedian and cast member on Saturday Night Live
33 Jen Snell and Andy Samberg
34 David Boies - lawyer and Chairman of Boies, Schiller & Flexner
35 Here I am with Betty White and Taylor Swift.
36 Dr. Mehmet Oz
37 Sarah Palin gave an impassioned speech about our troops.
38 Elizabeth Warren - Harvard bankruptcy expert - spoke about American pioneer ancestors who dealt with dust bowls, depressions, and recessions.
39 Valentine Abe spoke about moving to Haiti to transform that nation's fishing industry, putting more Haitians to work and increasing their incomes.
40 Ben Stiller spoke about his love for his mother and how special Mothers' Day is.
41 Elton John introducing Prince
42 Prince has an amazing band - he performed and moved well.
Holy SMOKES! What a night!! You looked great!! I wonder how many people rushed over to have thier picture taken with you! From a cook book to this!! YOu've made it! Must be a nice feeling!
http://www.meandmartha.net
Dan Viger
Hollis center Maine
Posted by: Daniel Viger | May 6th, 2010 at 1:01 am
Martha, do you ever take a break, and sleep?
Gloria
Posted by: Gloria | May 6th, 2010 at 4:22 am
just beatiful everything!and you look....splendid!
Posted by: diana zaharia | May 6th, 2010 at 8:48 am
PRINCE!!!
Posted by: jill | May 6th, 2010 at 11:19 am
That Taylor Swift is a sweetie. She made a surprise visit to the prettiest little village on the Plains to entertain a spontaneously gathered crowd of Auburn Tigers. Read more in the Auburn Plainsman. Hugs and more hugs for Taylor and Martha .
Posted by: kathleen | May 6th, 2010 at 11:35 am
Great pictures Martha. There must have been such a pulse in that room!! Such dynamic people. Glad you enjoyed.
Erica Diamond
Posted by: Erica Diamond | May 6th, 2010 at 12:04 pm
I so wanted to join my girlfriend Martha at the TIME 100 party, unfortunately, I was told by the editor that I was number 104. Perhaps next year. MaRtha you have never looled better!
Posted by: Dr Rand Pink | May 6th, 2010 at 12:06 pm
WOW! Really enjoyed those fabulous pictures!
Posted by: Wendy | May 6th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
Just lovely, what a fantastic night. Lucky you. And, well, lucky them for getting to chat with you one on one!
Posted by: Tiffany | May 6th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Hi Martha,
That certainly is an exciting event and you got some great pictures! I bet people come looking for you and your camera by now - being in your blog would be a good thing!
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What an honor to be one of 100 most influential people in the world! I was happy to see you on the list in ’05 and not the least bit surprised and I feel honored to sort of know you even if it is only through the media. It’s my pleasure to be your fan – you have no idea how much you have influenced me! Thanks for all that you do so tirelessly! Trish
Posted by: Trish | May 6th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
Wow...you and Mr. X in pic # 11 look soooo good together. Where did you get the silver jacket? Would not go with the boots you wore in Toronto that I got a pic of on my shoes blog but it's hot!
Posted by: http://twitter.com/Geotravel | May 6th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
You and President Clinton are among the most wondeful people in our time!
Posted by: Sofi | May 6th, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Hi Martha, What glorious photos of many of the people who attended this fantastic event. Everyone looked like they were having a marvelous time. You looked absolutely superb and I'm sure you had a fabulous time, also. I remember back in 2005 when you were one of the wonderful honorees. I'm so happy you were included to attend this event. Hope you had fun at the Hudson River Park event today. Love. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | May 6th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
What an exciting night!!! wish i could have been there and meet those people who are actually making a difference in our world that needs it so much!
Posted by: Punctuation Mark | May 6th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
You look amazing Martha! You have such nice cheekbones.
Posted by: Meg | May 7th, 2010 at 1:44 am
Congrats to you Martha, looks like such a wonderful night, love Taylor Swift and Demi looks fabulous !!! What a wonderful array of people.
I didn't see a pic of Glenn Beck I know he was there...I must say he used to scare me....but he makes alot of sense now with this crazy economy and with Greece, I pray that stays away from the USA....
Kathy
Posted by: Kathy :) | May 8th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
Martha, who made your jacket? Love it!
Posted by: GretaB | May 10th, 2010 at 4:04 am
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This is the life!.
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I think you are one who will receive the honor next year if not this.
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Seems like you've gone around the sun with 'living' this last year. In addition to receiving a stockpile of accolades and taking on manifold acquisitions, you've empowered your own being with ENERGY blue ribbons breaking the speed of light!.
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I love all that you do and how beautifully you do it.
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I live this style of speed flash dancing myself, though anonymously, to preserve my love of privacy. And most honestly, I wouldn't trade this life of explosion for all the color in the sky!
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Health Be Yours!
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ajs
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Posted by: andrea and the weimaraners | May 10th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Oh my, Prince was there ?! I should have known. I could have snuck in just to watch him perform.
Posted by: Ranjela | May 26th, 2010 at 1:54 pm