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ANDREW DEYOUNG

Andrew DeYoung shares his favorite steakhouse in LA

ANDREW DEYOUNG
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June 2, 2025

Andrew DeYoung is a director and writer based in Los Angeles and New York. You’ve likely seen his work – he’s built an impressive portfolio with directorial credits on acclaimed series such as PEN15, High Fidelity, Shrill, Would It Kill You to Laugh?, and Our Flag Means Death. His debut feature film, Friendship, which he both wrote and directed and stars Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, had its theatrical release last month. Perfectly Imperfect’s Tyler tells me it’s the most fun he’s had in a theater in a long time… the audience buzzed with excitement at appearances by Perfectly Imperfect alumni such as Connor O’Malley, Carmen Christopher, and Ivy Wolk (catch it in theaters now!). Lucky for us, Andrew’s here to tell us what he’s been into.

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Han’s work resonates with me deeply. He writes short, but dense books articulating and diagnosing the modern condition. This book or Psychopolitics is a great place to start if you are unfamiliar. 
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This camino is a series of ancient pilgrim routes that meander mostly through Spain and all end at the Cathedral Of Santiago. I only did a week on the Frances route and cannot wait to go back. All you do is walk all day. Never been happier.
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Anonymous metal-jazz-experimental brilliance.. Really beautiful, strange and angry metal that doesn’t have any interest in engaging with culture outside of the pure creative act. Truly inspiring. We all need an anonymous creative outlet. There is a massive freedom in their music. So thrilling. 
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Work from home, but don’t wanna commit to adopting? Between jobs? Foster a little fella who needs some help. Rescue organizations provide you all the supplies. These little guys just need your help badly. Please try this if you can. It’s excellent to have a loving bud around for a couple weeks.
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Classic steakhouse across the street from Warner Brothers. Walking in there feels like you stepped into 1992. Everyone in there probably has a daytime emmy or at least a nomination. A woman with a heavy Russian(?) accent takes your picture and charges you way too much for a print. It’s so great.
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