In 1971, Glenn O’Brien became the first editor of Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine, which turned him into the voice of downtown New York. Known for his acid-sharp wit, impeccable style, way with words, and great charm, he was constantly uncovering new faces, new talents, and new art, including graffiti art. On his late-night cable show TV Party — the place to be seen — he interviewed Jean-Michel Basquiat, David Bowie, Keith Haring, Klaus Nomi, Debbie Harry, David Byrne, Iggy Pop… He always had an essay to write, a book he was working on, and somebody he wanted to interview. Forever young, he fit easily into every generation without even trying.

2012 purple diary glenn o’brien and olivier zahm at the opening of the club chez andré new york photo by stéphane feugère

When we met him in early 2000, he immediately offered…