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<P>Random House's Big Ideas Night series-held at the publisher's flagship offices in Manhattan-offers a forum for thought-provoking conversations between writers and editors on the topics of politics, world affairs, technology, fashion, philanthropy and more. These focused dialogues offer exclusive access for guests to dive deeper into a recently released book with fellow readers, and engage directly with the innovators behind it.</P>
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<P STYLE="text-align: center;"><STRONG><SPAN STYLE="font-size: small; color: #be9954;"><SPAN STYLE="font-family: Arial;">6:30 - 7:00 PM - Check-in & Refreshments</SPAN><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;"></SPAN></SPAN></STRONG></P>
<P STYLE="text-align: center;"><STRONG><SPAN STYLE="font-size: small; color: #be9954;"><SPAN STYLE="font-family: Arial;">7:00 - 8:00 PM - Author Talk with Audience Q&A</SPAN><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;"></SPAN></SPAN></STRONG></P>
<P STYLE="text-align: center;"><STRONG><SPAN STYLE="font-family: Arial; font-size: small; color: #be9954;">8:00 - Book signing, Drinks & Dessert</SPAN></STRONG></P>
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<P><SPAN STYLE="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">Random House's inaugural Big Ideas Night will debut with <STRONG>David Brooks</STRONG>, op-ed columnist for the <EM>New York Times</EM> and bestselling author of <EM>The Social Animal</EM> and <EM>Bobos in Paradise</EM>. This Big Ideas Night will focus on <EM><STRONG>humility</STRONG></EM>, the central theme of Brooks's most powerful and revolutionary book yet, <STRONG><A HREF="http://www.randomhouse.com/book/217648/the-road-to-character-by-david-brooks" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow">THE ROAD TO CHARACTER</A></STRONG>. In today's culture of achievement, the drive for external success and attention is so fierce there's little time to cultivate inner depth. We're taught to be assertive, to master skills, to broadcast our brand, to get likes, to get followers. We've become a self-preoccupied society; and the noise, the fast and shallow communications, makes it hard to hear the quiet voices that steer us beyond our immediate needs. How did we become a culture of the Big Me? When did we start putting our resume virtues above our eulogy virtues? </SPAN></P>
<P><SPAN STYLE="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">In an elegant weaving of politics, spirituality and psychology, Brooks explores the cultural movements that put us out of balance, he cites some of history's greatest thinkers and leaders-from St. Augustine and Dorothy Day to Dwight Eisenhower and Samuel Johnson-and how they were able to face their weaknesses and transcend their flaws, and he shows how we are all stumblers, and the beauty and meaning of life is in the stumbling. Eye-opening and deeply personal, <A HREF="http://www.randomhouse.com/book/217648/the-road-to-character-by-david-brooks" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow"><STRONG>THE ROAD TO CHARACTER</STRONG></A><EM> </EM>proves that it is how we want to be remembered - and not what we put on our resumes - that truly matters. </SPAN></P>
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<P><STRONG>FAQs</STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG>Location</STRONG>Big Ideas Night is held at Random House, located near Columbus Circle in Manhattan. The address forRandom House is1745 Broadway between 55th and 56th Street, New York, NY 10019.</P>
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<P><STRONG>Subway</STRONG> A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R to 7th Avenue - 57th Street ; B, D, E to 7th Avenue - 53rd Street; 1, A, B, C, D to 59th Street - Columbus Circle</P>
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<P><STRONG>How do I reserve my seat?</STRONG><SPAN STYLE="line-height: 1.6em;">Seating is general admission on a first-come-first-served basis. Doors open 30 minutes prior to event start time.</SPAN></P>
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<P><STRONG>Where can I contact Random House with any questions?</STRONG>For questions or suggestions, please email pr@randomhouse.com. For information regarding a press pass, please contact Kate Childs at Random House at 212-782-9278 or kchilds@randomhouse.com.</P>
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<P><STRONG>Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?</STRONG>No, there is no need to bring a printed ticket to the event. Your name will be on the guest list.</P>
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<P><STRONG>What is the refund policy?</STRONG>Refunds are issued up until 72 hours before Big Ideas Night. After that time, we are unable to offer you a refund, but can provide you with a voucher to attend a future Big Ideas Night instead.</P>
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<P><STRONG>Is my ticket transferrable?</STRONG>Yes, your ticket is transferable. Email pr@randomhouse.com to transfer your ticket.</P>
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