Paste Magazine starts the February 2009 feature story “Object
of Their Affection” by recalling the 2006 Golden Globe speech of
novelist Larry McMurtry (Brokeback Mountain):
“Instead of acknowledging the usual suspects—mom, dad, husband,
wife, agent, stylist, Jesus, etc.—McMurtry made the following statement:
‘Most heartfelt, I thank my typewriter. My typewriter is a Hermes 3000,
surely one of the noblest instruments of European genius.’"
Following this theme the story goes on to feature musicians and the loves of their lives – their favorite instruments.
Although Ani has a virtual army of guitars, she tells us about one
of her favorites named "Smoky"—a gift from our very own fearless leader,
Scot Fisher.
Be sure to check it out on newsstands—or on
Paste's Official Site.