Pallas Hupé Cotter, Author at Cultural Weekly

Pallas Hupé Cotter

Pallas Hupé is a former television journalist and Emmy award winner. A graduate of Oxford University, her wanderlust has now led her to New Zealand, where she lives with her husband, two sons and a tiny dog. Her creative energy is now focused on writing, media coaching and public speaking. Her TEDx talk ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QlXre4B3R0 ) sums up her personal philosophy: Life is short. Make it Extraordinary.

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The Nature of Creativity:
My Brother’s Life & Art

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on December 10, 2014

There were only about 6 or 7 people in the theater waiting to watch Monty Python Live (Mostly) a few months ago. I arrived extra early to get good... Read more →

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Wellington: City of Words

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on April 16, 2014

A combination of fate and a yearning for adventure sent me halfway around the world to live in New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington. Here I... Read more →

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WOW: Where Art, Theatre, and Fashion Collide

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on October 23, 2013

Even Kiwis will admit New Zealand isn’t know for style, with a capital “S”, like in London or Paris. A wonderful independent streak maybe -... Read more →

ArtLifestyle

First Person Earthquake: The Wellington Transcripts

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on October 22, 2013

On August 16th, a 6.6 earthquake hit near Seddon, New Zealand. It destroyed some homes at the epicenter - but just did limited damage in the capital,... Read more →

OUR WORLD

Christchurch ReStarts After the Quake

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on May 29, 2013

How many of us have experienced real devastation in our lives? I mean when the rug is pulled from under you, your knees buckle and the world as you... Read more →

OUR WORLD

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Trekking Home

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on April 11, 2013

Under the veneer of conviviality, and a fairly universal state of “chillax,” as they say here in New Zealand, you might be surprised to find at... Read more →

FilmMusicOUR WORLDRecent Posts

A Dual Society

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on February 7, 2013

Ten years ago when I was working a late night shift in the news on the CBS affiliate in Detroit, and my hours were often unpredictable, we welcomed... Read more →

FilmOUR WORLDRecent Posts

Happy Hobbit Fans Ready for New Zealand Premiere

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on November 27, 2012

The Hobbit Village in Wellington. The countdown to The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is making worldwide headlines, and the film premieres here... Read more →

OUR WORLD

Hug a Tree…

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on November 1, 2012

...that’s what children in the United States are taught if they get lost in the forest. It’s supposed to calm fears and anchor them to a spot... Read more →

OUR WORLDRecent Posts

Cold Comfort of New Zealand

By Pallas Hupé Cotter on September 20, 2012

My fingers are numb. I’ve been sitting at my computer for a couple of hours and the midday chill has settled into my house. There is no sun in... Read more →