Photography by Max Flatow

Amadou Ly

BAKER, ALF BAKERY

WHAT’S ONE BOOK, WORK OF ART, ALBUM, OR FILM THAT GOT YOU THROUGH AN IMPORTANT MOMENT IN YOUR LIFE?

The Plague by Albert Camus—the story of survival and resilience. I was in Senegal during my high school years, far away from my family. It helped me to be on my own and to think on my own.

WHO DO YOU CALL THE MOST?

My wife, to discuss dinner plans.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SEE MORE OF IN YOUR INDUSTRY? LESS OF?

More mentoring, more passing down knowledge and tradition. I want people to be obsessed with their craft and be more curious. I would love to see less ego and more soul.

“I want people to be obsessed with their craft and be more curious. I would love to see less ego and more soul.”

WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE, WHAT WERE YOU KNOWN FOR?

I was always on the run. Always outside chasing the football or my grandfather’s animals.

WHAT IS YOUR TRADEMARK OR CALLING CARD?

Bread is life!

WHAT’S SOMETHING PEOPLE GET WRONG ABOUT YOU? 

My direct style of communication often gets mistaken for arrogance.

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