David Lynch

David Keith Lynch (born January 20, 1946 in Missoula, Montana) is an American filmmaker.

Other interests

Lynch has cited the Austrian expressionist painter Oskar Kokoschka as an inspiration for his works. He described the twentieth century artist Francis Bacon as "to me, the main guy, the number one kinda hero painter". He continues to present art installations and stage designs. In his spare time, he also designs and builds furniture. Lynch was also responsible for the comic strip The Angriest Dog in the World.

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Austrian - Expressionist painter - Oskar Kokoschka - Francis Bacon - Art installation - Furniture - Comic strip - The Angriest Dog in the World

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A big fan of Bob's Big Boy restaurants, an Americana restaurant chain whose chief icon is a cartoon male with a tray of dinner plates, Lynch is said to have eaten at this restaurant every day seven years in a row. The director credits this restaurant for helping provide the inspiration for many of his films by writing down ideas after a big lunch.

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Lynch began advocating the practice of Trancendental Meditation in the early 21st Century, and at that time advocated its use in bringing peace to the world. He also advocated teaching it in high schools.

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Lynch also designed davidlynch.com, a site exclusive to paying members, where he posts short films, interviews and other items.

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