David Lynch

Producer, director and writer, David Lynch has devoted his life to the development of a unique and mysterious breed of filmmaking, but also to the worldwide promotion of transcendental meditation.

Based upon his belief that stress and fear inhibit learning and the possibility of peaceful coexistence, Lynch founded the self-named David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace in 2005. The Foundation mainly provides scholarship programs to at-risk populations so that they are able to overcome the stress of their lives through transcendental meditation, ultimately giving them the skills to lead a successful life. Its programs focus on at-risk children in urban schools and developing countries, rehabilitation and reentry for homeless men and prison inmates, and prevention and treatment for people suffering from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Diabetes and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Lynch's organization has received widespread acknowledgement and funding from the celebrity community. The Foundation's 2009 benefit concert at Radio City Music Hall garnered support from A-list attendees such as Sheryl Crow, Paul McCartney, RIngo Starr, Russell Simmons, Moby and Jerry Seinfield.

In 2006, Lynch wrote a book on meditation, consciousness and creativity called Catching the Big Fish, in which he reveals the creative benefits that he has reaped from his lifetime commitment to meditation and how they have contributed to his success as a filmmaker.

Born in 1946 in Montana, Lynch has used his small-town America upbringing as a backdrop for many of his movies, including Blue Velvet and Twin Peaks. Lynch is also well-known for his experimental school film, Eraserhead, and for Mulholland Drive, Lost Highway and The Elephant Man.

 

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  • The surreal and the strange, as presented in the writing of Franz Kafka or the films of David Lynch, may offer a brain boost.

  • ...but few people would want to listen to him for very long (even though his interviews are generally fascinating). [Photos: David Lynch as Gus the bartender on "The Cleveland Show," Fox, 2009-present; "Incident at Loch Ness," 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment,...

  • ...jump shots. And leading them all in scoring, is a sharp-shooter from right here in the Finger Lakes — Mynderse Academy’s David Lynch. Through 17 games this season, the junior has averaged a Section V-high 24.4 points per game, nearly 3-points-per-game better...

  • ...film about them? I'd love to see Die Antwoord collaborate with their fellow futuristic South African, Neill Blomkamp, or David Lynch, or any of their other sci-fi samurai inspirations. (Photo by Sean Metelerkamp) First time? A confirmation email will be sent...

  • ...my Jetta to Hollywood and do my thing, too.” Adds Henry with a laugh: “I swear I’m not a stalker, but I just knew I’d meet David Lynch and he’d play a role in my life one day. They say ‘Never meet your heroes,’ but this has been an incredible thrill.” That’s...

  • ...the road during the attack. And it could have been worse for them, as the fit pair were able to fight off their attackers. David Lynch and Malcolm Hardy, who run Sheerness Travel Agents, were making their way home from work when the attackers struck. Mr Lynch...

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“I was a bit worried about you for a while there, but you turned out alright.”

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