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Ed Gavagan owns a design/build firm in Manhattan. He's built homes and furniture for fancy people and humble folk on four continents, including The Moth headquarters in NYC. He's shared his stories with live audiences across world, on the Moth Radio Hour, A&E Biography channel, and given a TED talk.
Sep 21, 2012 · Today’s talk is about surviving a brutal attack, and the extraordinary skill of the surgeons who saved Ed Gavagan’s life. It’s a remarkable story, but there is much more to it. Ed originally told part of the story at The Moth, a wonderful group devoted to true stories, told live on stage.
Whatever Doesn't Kill Me. by Ed Gavagan. A violent encounter causes a man's life to spiral out of control.
One day, Ed Gavagan was sitting on the subway, watching two young med students practicing their knots. And a powerful memory washed over him -- of one shocking moment that changed his life forever. An unforgettable story of crime, skill and gratitude.
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Sep 24, 2012 · One day, Ed Gavagan was sitting on the subway, watching two young med students practicing their knots. And a powerful memory washed over him -- of one shocking moment that changed his life...
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- TED
A violent encounter causes a man's life to spiral out of control.Ed Gavagan has lived in NYC since Ed Koch was mayor and has built and designed furniture on ...
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- The Moth
Ed Gavagan is the owner of PraxisNYC, a design firm specializing in boutique residences and aimed at designing for sustainability, habitability, durability and beauty.
