Media Figure and Business Interests
In spite of Belle's fame he has stayed largely out of the media light over the years. His last well known appearance was made in when he appeared as a guest at the New Yorker Festival in 2007. Belle also interviewed for the article "No Obstacles" written by Alec Wilkinson which was published in April 2007.
Belle currently endorses the clothing company Take Flight.
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