Economy of One
How Would Michael Stipe Spend $3,018.86?
We gave R.E.M.'s lead singer the price of the band's first touring
vehicle -a 1982 Dodge van-and a tank of gas (in play money,
naturally). Here's how he spent it.
By Sarah Bernard

The first thing I'd do is get some food. In New York I pretty much
work at home on the phone with a laptop. The highlight of my day is
always dinner. I'd go to Otto for a margherita pizza ($20). If you
get cheese on the side, it comes with honey and preserved cherries.