THE TALENT // RICKY HODGE
Hiro Clark is inspired by creative people that make our hometown buzz. THE TALENT is our program to show off local legends and undiscovered superstars.
Actors, writers, directors, photographers and all the rest of our creatives – come along as we see the other side of L.A. through their eyes.
Meet Ricky Hodge. He's the latest entry. Dig a little deeper see what our favorite movers, shakers and makers have to say. Ricky is a celebrity hairstylist and self-described country boy living in Austin, Texas.
Favorite LA story
I’m still waiting to have that story, or at least one I can talk about publicly.
Favorite LA movie
I mean, of course, Troop Beverly Hills.
Favorite soundtrack
I am not a huge fan of rap music but 2pac and Snoop are the real deal.
My favorite place to disappear to when it’s time to skip town
When I am in Texas I drive to a small town called Round Top. It’s not far from Austin. I stay at the Wander Inn by the Junk Gypsy’s. If I want out of the Texas heat then I head to Big Sur. There, I either stay at Treebones or Big Sur Cabins on the Big Sur River.
My biggest LA icon
An iconic person in La La Land… I mean, everyone thinks they’re iconic.
My favorite Hiro Clark go to
Obvi “THE TALENT” tee or anything with the upside down words.
What’s your fave Hiro Clark go-to?
The sweatpants! And sweatshorts, my LOST BOYS crewneck tee, anything cut off, and the socks!
Beach, Mountain or Desert
Literally that order. My fave beach is Kaanapali Beach, Maui. My fave mountain is Patagonia. El Chalten, Argentina. Maybe my favorite desert will be Burning Man if I ever go.
It’s sunrise: are you more likely to be getting up early or finally going to bed?
I wake up at sunrise ready and excited for my coffee.
Hollywood crush
Maybe Tom Cruise. (I hate to admit it, which is why I said maybe.)
