Ignite Phoenix #6 - The Greatest American Who Ever Lived: Emperor Norton & The Comforts Of Madness
Channel: Ignite Phoenix
Date: 2010-04-10

Presenter - Ashley Naftule

Biography - A playwright, cinephile, professional bookworm, music geek, occultist, and life-long native son of Phoenix, AZ.

Description - In 1859 Joshua Norton declared that he had become the Emperor of the United States, and would go on to rule over the country for 21 years. Not only is he Americas first and last Emperor, he is a role model on how to live our insane lives to the fullest. By taking a look back at his life and times, we can find a blueprint for a better world.

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