Scott Michael Nathan
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The Big Book of Bad Decisions is a collection of tragicomic vignettes from the hilarious true adventures of Scott Michael Nathan, as he sets out to devour everything Hollywood has to offer: bad dates, worse roommates, Celebrities, pornstars, models, moguls, and mushrooms.
Who is Scott Nathan?
I'm a celebrity photographer, multidisciplinary artist, writer, and raconteur based in Hollywood, California.
Throughout my life in Hollywood and career as an award-winning celebrity and commercial photographer, I've crossed paths with psychopaths and narcissists; widows and sex workers; rockstars & rabbis; con artists and convicts; actors and athletes; playmates, priests, and pornstars; oligarchs, tycoons and billionaires; cheaters, grifters and scammers; sugar babies and sugar mamas; and of course, directors and actresses.
I am NOT infinitely wise, but I am infinitely experienced. Anything you have done, I have likely already overdone.
At the end of the day, in a world where so many people chase fame and material wealth, for me, it's always been "The one who dies with the most stories who wins."
What People Are Saying About Scott Nathan and "The Big Book of Bad Decisions"
"Scott Nathan’s life reads like an east of Doheny Curb your Enthusiasm. I’m not sure how he's made so many bad decisions but I’m glad he did so we can be entertained!"
- Zooey Deschanel
“Scott Nathan has been regaling me with his unspeakably filthy, raucous stories for decades now. I always wonder how he gets himself in these predicaments, but the truth is, he’s a natural born misfit-magnet.
— Dita Von Teese
“I’ve known Scott Nathan for years and must say, he has an almost preternatural gift for making bad decisions.”
— Dr. Drew Pinsky
“I thought there was no way this redhead could get into so much mischief and debauchery, but lo and behold… it’s all true. I often refer to Scott as a more charismatic, slightly more articulate Forrest Gump.”
— Jack Osbourne
“At the CIA we laughed and cringed simultaneously — making Scott Nathan a national asset. Read this book and laugh until you cry. It’s your patriotic duty.”
- Laura Ballman, former CIA Operations Officer
“Nathan can’t throw for shit, but he’s the only guy I know who can smash 100 MPH fastballs while on mushrooms. Great read!”
—Brad Penny - 2003 World Series Champion Pitcher
“Nathan lights like Caravaggio, writes like Hemingway, and screws like Siffredi.”
—Charlotte Sartre - 2019 AVN Award Winner “Most Outrageous Sex Scene”
“After knowing Scott for years and reading his stories, I’ve come to realize he’s a real deal rodeo cowboy trapped in a photographer’s body.”
—Luke Branquinho - 5-time PRCA World Steer Wrestling Champion
Orpheum Theater Los Angeles, CA
Please excuse the audio clipping. This was a run & gun situation.
Song written by Calli & Derek Bramble and produced by Derek Bramble.
Shot on RED Weapon Helium Monochrome 8K camera.
Lenses: Schneider Xenon FF Cinema Primes and Schneider Filters.
Lit with Joker HMI's by K5600 USA
Modifiers by Chimera
D.P. Justin Jones
Song written by Calli & Derek Bramble and produced by Derek Bramble.
Shot on RED Weapon Helium Monochrome 8K camera.
Lenses: Schneider Xenon FF Cinema Primes and Schneider Filters.
Lit with Joker HMU's by K5600 USA
Modifiers by Chimera
D.P. Justin Jones
Pearl silver custom XR750 style Street Tracker.
Limited edition 4-plug head genuine Harley Davidson.
FEATURES
Mikuni HS42 carburetor and shorty velocity stack w/screen and custom choke mount.
Ceriani inverted forks with dual 4-piston ISR brake calipers and dual 11.5” floating brake rotors.
Custom fiberglass front fender
Rear seat cowl with classic basket weave seat cover incl. H-D insignia.
Custom headlight cowl with integrated custom OEM speedo with Joker Machine mount w/ LED instrument lights,
15“ adjustable air shocks.
Rear chain drive w/custom heavy-duty chain adjuster.
Storz polished aluminum swingarm and billet rear set controls,
Adjustable Supertrapp 2-into-2 performance exhaust.
Biltwell tracker bars and PM style grips.
Add-on external oil cooler.
Monza polished aluminum gas cap.
Side-mount license plate
Investment list
Bike XR1200S $8000
Forks $2000
Caliper & rotors $1200
Storz swingarm $3000
Rear controls $1200
Supertrapp exhaust kit. $1000
Mikuni carb kit $500
Shocks $300
Body kit $1500
Accessories (bars, speedo mount, grips, oil gauge, etc.) $1000
Pearl Silver paint work. $750 materials
Labor $2000
TOTAL PARTS INVESTMENT $22,450
Thunder Road was founded by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and legendary bike builder Max Hushahn. It is the longest standing custom bike builder in Hollywood, Their bikes have been in a near endless list of films, T.V. shows and music videos. You'd be hard pressed to name a celebrity who rides that doesn't own at least one of Thunder Road's bikes.
Bruce Springsteen, Axl Rose, Gerard Butler, Harrison Ford, Johnny Depp, Greg Allman, Billy Idol & the Red Hot Chili Peppers to name a few.
EFI fuel injected (865cc), air-cooled parallel-Twin
This is a rare, custom built bike by world-famous Thunder Road Motorcycles in Hollywood, California.
If unfamiliar, Thunder Road was founded by master builder Max Hushahn, Peter Fonda & Dennis Hopper. They have created motorcycles of all breeds for an incalculable number of films, T.V. shows and celebrities.
http://thunderroadclassiccycle.blogspot.com/2008/09/thunder-road-classic-motorcycles.html
wehoville.com/2017/10/20/easy-rider-max-hushahns-thunder-road-has-been-paved-with-stars
- custom fabricated fully wrapped dual exhaust crossing through frame with shorty reverse cone mufflers
- small lithium-ion Antigravity 8-cell battery in custom made box located along with all electronics including fuse box, relays, etc. under the seat
- handmade short dual tuck&roll seat
- knobby Continental TKC80 tires (100-19 front, 150-17 rear)
- JVB small front & Enduro style rear fender with integrated LED taillight
- air-box removal kit & pods, ECU remapped for a performance upgrade
- Hagon 360mm (14.5”) shocks
- license plate side mount
- retro front & rear turn signals
- custom 3” mechanical style speedometer
- adjustable Shorty clutch & brake levers
- Rizoma style 3.5” round mirrors
- hand cut open-chain sprocket cover
- BC crash bars & skid plate
- dirt track style front brake master cylinder
- Joker Machine serrated shifter & foot pegs
- headlight grille
Purchased at the world famous Bartel’s Harley in Venice CA when it was brand new.
Perfect condition Sport Glide. Great bike for cruising around the city or going on long overnight trips. One of the most comfortable bikes I have ever owned. I’m only selling because I don’t have room for it anymore.
Had a bunch of custom work done at garagecompany.com
Custom work:
Custom U handle bars
Vance and Hines Exhaust
Black spoke rims
Blacked out the engine and any chrome
Memphis shades fairing
Mid controls
Added a back seat
Custom foot pegs
Best offer over $20k
The Viper Room
West Hollywood, CA
"Confessional" previewed to critical acclaim at Frieze Art Fair in Los Angeles.
More on Instagram @scottnathaneditions
One year before election day at RED Digital Cinema NYC.
More at @scottnathaneditions
Camera: RED Weapon Helium Monochrome 8K
Lenses: Schneider Xenon FF Cinema Prime
Filtration: Schneider Classic Soft FX
Lighting: K5600 HMI Joker Evolution 200W
Modifers: Chimera XS Softbox with 2 layers of diffusion.
Camera: Weapon Helium 8K by RED Digital Cinema
Lighting K5600 Lighting USA
Optics: Schneider Optics
Shot in 6K on the RED Epic Dragon Monochrome with a 100mm Xenon FF lens by Schneider Optics and lit with the Joker Evolution HMI by K5600 Lighting USA.
Big thanks to Jarred Land & Justin Jones at RED, Peter Bradshaw, Leslie Galerne-Smith & Ryan Smith at K56, Paul Cousins and everyone at Chimera.
I'm a big fan of this gun. It patterned perfectly out of the box. It's a featherweight 20 gauge. I used 7/8th ounce shells by Fiocchi.
The gun weighs 6 pounds and balances perfectly between the hands. Wood to metal fit is near perfect. It has about 20% scroll engraving coverage. This gun came with a lifetime warranty from Dickinson.
I purchased it from Pacific Sporting Arms in Azusa California. In my opinion they are the best premium shotgun dealer in America and also have a Michigan location.
pacificsportingarms.com
My vest, pants and boots, came from Filson.
filson.com


