Anderson Cooper, False Populist?Last night we cornered Anderson Cooper yet again at a gala at the Museum of Natural History. He was there for the CNN Heroes Awards ceremony. He told us that our lusty coverage of his mondo biceps was one of the only things he read about himself on the Internet this year (“I try not to read anything about myself,” he explained, and we didn’t ask why). Then we got to chatting about the subway. “I ride the subway every day actually,” he told us, explaining that it’s the fastest way to get around. “You get to interact with people from all different walks of life in a very short amount of time. So before they actually get annoying, you’re off the train.” Wow, that’s an excellent point, we realized. So what do people ask celebrity (and heir) Anderson Cooper when they see him? “Why are you on the subway?” he said. Wow. Anderson is such a man of the people. Except, wait a minute. We just spotted a post on his blog from yesterday. “So today has been one of those days. I ran out of my apartment after our morning call today and suddenly realized I’d forgotten both my keys and wallet,” he blogged from his BlackBerry. “I’m now in a taxi (I borrowed some cash) and am heading to the Museum of Natural History.” You have no money and you’re late, but you’re taking a taxi? That doesn’t sound like someone who believes in the power of the subway. —Amy Odell
Ready for an inspiring night [CNN]
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