You pick up a moldy lemon, the lettuce is wilting, the milk is leaking ~ all hardly noticed ~ but no checkout person in history ever passed up a chance to open your eggs and make sure none are broken. Of course, you've already done this. Or maybe you didn't. Maybe you almost bought a broken egg - … [Read more...] about One thing that never changes is how concerned people are about the eggs you buy at the supermarket.
The time Gene Hackman sat down next to me
Gene Hackman was one of my favorite actors when I was growing up. The French Connection, The Poseidon Adventure, The Conversation; I loved his films. In 1986, when I was 25, I moved to L.A. I thought I was going to be a famous film director, a female Woody Allen, before I realized what being in the … [Read more...] about The time Gene Hackman sat down next to me
My Brother Steve
Today is my older brother Steve’s birthday. Steve made our house exciting as a kid. He was a natural entertainer and put on magic shows for the whole neighborhood. He was always pulling a quarter out of my ear or performing tricks with our rabbit, Snowy. Humor is the cornerstone of Steve's … [Read more...] about My Brother Steve