To the lucky ones, he’s “Johnny.” But the world knows him as Jean Pigozzi, one of the best-connected people on the planet, a poster boy for the international jet set, many of whom have appeared alongside him in the selfies that made him a household name. Whether he’s at home in Panama City or Cap d’Antibes—or some other glamorous enclave—he tends to start conversations about all sorts of things. His many passions include technology, art, and collecting, and now viewers of HBO Max can get a peek inside his world, thanks to the new documentary I Am Curious Johnny. Herewith, Pigozzi shares his key components to the good life. —Ashley Baker
Airline: That leaves on time and has decent legroom.
Airport: Rome. The bags arrive very fast.
Alibi: Someone I could send to represent me at weddings and funerals.
App: Instagram and TikTok, which I’m still discovering.
Bag: Very discreet, so the customs agents and the bag kidnappers don’t get excited by them. Must have great wheels, hard sides, and very strong zippers, as I always overpack.
Birthday: I wish that my birthdays and Christmas had never been invented. My two most hated days of the year.
Breakfast, weekday: I try to skip it by not leaving my bed until 11:30 a.m.
Child: If they are over 16 or 17.
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