I like birds and dogs. I'm allergic to cats.

I always felt the Jewish part more. In fact, growing up I felt like a Jew among WASPs. My brother is more decidedly Waspy.

Generally someone will eventually tell you that you have to do something to help yourself.

I like that - the "you-ish" character.

Still, the word "boyfriend" starts to sound pathetic after age 30.

The parrots are great. They do something I refer to as "the Phone Call from Venus." They repeat all my phone conversations. It can very annoying - like having a lot of children in the house screaming.

Finding the cutest guy in A.A. is like finding the cutest loony in the bin.