Peter and the Wolf Auction

The night begins with Gavin. Gavin Friday is the person who conceived the “Peter and the Wolf” CD and book project to aid the Irish Hospice Foundation. His arrival at Christie’s in New York City tonight (Nov. 21) marked the beginning of the end of the project: the auction of the book’s illustrations, drawn by his friend Bono.

Dressed completely in black, Gavin arrived with musical collaborator Maurice Seezer and posed for paparazzi and fans lining the streets before making his way to the press area, where he spoke to U2log.com’s Ruth Barohn. Speaking briefly about another project close to his heart — the film “In America” by Jim Sheridan (Gavin has written a song for the film with Maurice and Bono, which is sung by Andrea Corr) — Gavin said, “Go see ‘In America.’ It will make you cry.”

Shortly after Gavin’s arrival, Bono arrived with wife Ali and their friend Guggi. Paparazzi swarmed Bono as he attempted to make his way to the press area, where he conducted short television interviews with several media, one of which was “Access Hollywood.”

Bono and Gavin together posed for photographers before entering the auction house. Friends Paul McGuinness and Keryn Kaplan of Principle Management were present to show their support.

Inside the auction house, Gavin Friday delighted an audience with a humorous tale about the “Peter and the Wolf” project before introducing Bono. The U2 singer paid tribute to Gavin and Maurice, calling them “two of his favorite musicians” and described their collaboration on “Peter and the Wolf” as an experience that he really enjoyed. Bono then spoke about the Irish Hospice Foundation, calling them “angels,” and thanked the organization for providing services to people in need. In true Bono fashion, his speech was sincere, touching, and comical at times.

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This is only a partial report, compiled from information phoned in from the event. Please return to U2log.com soon for a complete report from Ruth Barohn and Chris Conroy. In their report, you will learn:

•who the duck is in “Peter and the Wolf” (Bono is Peter, Gavin the wolf, and Ali the pussy)
•who described his friend as a “total pain in the arse”
•who said he would stick his tongue in the ear of the person who would bid $30,000
•which drawing earned the most at $60,000
•and if someone special will be joining Bono at the Mandela concert.

Photos by Christopher Conroy for U2log.com and GavinFriday.com. Please do not use the photos that appear here on your website or forum without our explicit permission.

22 thoughts on “Peter and the Wolf Auction”

  1. man dont thes folks look good togther i just love bono new hair style he looks just like he did back in the joshura tree era:)

  2. man dont thes folks look good togther i just love bono new hair style he looks just like he did back in the joshura tree era:)

  5. Looks like Gavin has the same ‘hairstylist’ as Bono – what’s going on on top there Friday?!

  6. Looks like Gavin has the same ‘hairstylist’ as Bono – what’s going on on top there Friday?!

  7. I think they both need a shave down. Bono looked fucking naff during the “Pop” era. I miss it.

  8. I think they both need a shave down. Bono looked fucking naff during the “Pop” era. I miss it.

  9. I went to see the artwork earlier in the afternoon and Bono, Gavin and Ali were there then as well, on their way out as I was on the way in. I just said hi. 🙂 Gavin’s hair looked OK to me, but too long with way too much styling product. (g) The grandpa paintings were the most interesting to me. I thought the duck was curious… Did anyone find out what the other bird (a dove I think) represents or is it the usual symbolism?

  10. I went to see the artwork earlier in the afternoon and Bono, Gavin and Ali were there then as well, on their way out as I was on the way in. I just said hi. 🙂 Gavin’s hair looked OK to me, but too long with way too much styling product. (g) The grandpa paintings were the most interesting to me. I thought the duck was curious… Did anyone find out what the other bird (a dove I think) represents or is it the usual symbolism?

  13. … and the real reason Bono’s always throwing his arm around pictures with Gav is so he can pull him down a bit, as Gav’s two inches taller…

  14. … and the real reason Bono’s always throwing his arm around pictures with Gav is so he can pull him down a bit, as Gav’s two inches taller…

  17. Bono and Gavin should do more musical duets cuz they have great chemistry that makes songs like ELVIS ATE AMERICA!!! 🙂

  18. Bono and Gavin should do more musical duets cuz they have great chemistry that makes songs like ELVIS ATE AMERICA!!! 🙂

  19. I’m a little creeped out by how similar Bono and Gavin look… but you can tell they are great friends, and that is wonderful, although you do have a point about the height vonb 🙂

  20. I’m a little creeped out by how similar Bono and Gavin look… but you can tell they are great friends, and that is wonderful, although you do have a point about the height vonb 🙂

  21. There’s a slight similarity about their faces, maybe in their Irishness and sometimes they have similar gestures (which I suppose is natural when you spend so much time together), but their features are completely different and I’ve never thought they ‘look alike’.

    Karaoke: Elvis ate America… that’s Howie B and Bono. Gav doesn’t even like the track.

  22. There’s a slight similarity about their faces, maybe in their Irishness and sometimes they have similar gestures (which I suppose is natural when you spend so much time together), but their features are completely different and I’ve never thought they ‘look alike’.

    Karaoke: Elvis ate America… that’s Howie B and Bono. Gav doesn’t even like the track.

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