Debbie Galant
Debbie Galant was, for a very long time, a writer who did a little drawing on the side. She wrote the Jersey column for the New York Times, published three novels, founded Baristanet and, with her son, created an award-winning podcast, The Chemo Files, about her bout with breast cancer. In 2018, Debbie turned the old formula around and started a serious art practice. Although she has a very large studio in her home, much of her work, including everything in this Tiny Gallery show, was produced sitting on her sofa using an iPad.
Just for fun, Tiny Gallery asked Debbie to answer a few questions from Vogue’s 73 Questions survey. Her responses are below:
Where is your favorite place to be?
On the sofa, with a fire going.
What is something you can't live without?
Coffee
What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?
Everybody feels like an imposter.
What is the last book you read?
Patron Saint of Liars by Anne Patchett
Where do you get inspiration from?
Marijuana. It really sets off cascades of associative thinking.
What is your biggest accomplishment?
Probably launching Baristanet, which was a real pioneer in local news online, but I also published three novels and raised two great kids.
What is your favorite quote?
Life is a tragedy for those who feel and a comedy for those who think.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Playing endless games of Gin Rummy on my phone.
What makes you smile the most?
Hearing from an old friend I'd almost forgotten about.
What is a your favorite fashion accessory?
Big sunglasses.
What is a bad habit of yours?
Checking my Instagram likes.
What is an ideal date?
Just had one. Went to the Montclair College Women's Book Sale, loaded up on treasures, and then went for cappuccino at Paper Plane.
What is your favorite season?
It used to be summer, but global warming. This year it's been fall.
Are you an introvert or an extravert?
Definitely an extravert. But I do start to hyperventilate if my calendar gets too full.
When is your birthday and what is your sign?
December 25. Capricorn.
