In his Panopticon writings from 1787, philosopher Jeremy Bentham described a prison with a column serving as an all-seeing eye at its center. Inmates lived in constant fear, aware of the possibility that they were being watched at all times—that, as George Orwell wrote of Big Brother in his prescient 1984, “Every sound… was overheard and except in darkness, every moment scrutinized.”

Damon DeGraff, CEO of DGI Management, on his secret career aspirations, Bermuda, and why Russell Simmons is the man.

What are your New York spots? I would probably have to say the Beatrice Inn. It’s owned by one of my clients, Paul Sevigny. There is great music, great drinks, interesting people. It’s a very cool, chill, hip vibe. My favorite restaurant is probably Indochine. It’s consistent. You can always get great service and great food. I also really like GoldBar. It has good drinks and a great atmosphere. Also, from the beginning, they've always tried to put a different slant in their establishment musically than the average club.

Amusing clip from designer and culture jamma Russell Simmons (and attendees Petra Nemcova, Scary Spice, and Lil Bow Wow) at his Argyle Culture show during New York Fashion Week, shot by our pal Liz Glover. Enjoy. (Another clip from the same show is up too, if you're still not sated.) Note: "free delicious Rose's Mojito Cocktails" were served, according to a helpful PR person.