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Penance Book Launch

New York stalwart Glenn O’Brien celebrated the launch of his latest book featuring over 240 confessionals collected during his 2012 performance project at the hotel. AHL asked Glenn if he had a personal hotel confession to share: “I used to live in the Chelsea Hotel, but must confess I can’t remember the room number.” Buy your copy here.  Photos: BFA.

New York stalwart Glenn O’Brien celebrates the launch of his latest book featuring over 240 confessionals collected during his 2012 performance project at the hotel. AHL asked Glenn if he had a personal hotel confession to share: ”I used to live in the Chelsea Hotel. But must confess I can’t remember the room number”.

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