For me, writing essays, prose and fiction is a great way to be self-indulgent.

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of actually visiting the Playboy Mansion. I saw the peacocks, fed grapes to the monkeys, and even braved the fabled Grotto. After seeing the estate, I understood why anyone would be reluctant to leave.

I try to avoid Twitter. I occasionally can't resist the siren call of email.

I don't know why, but I've always been a sucker for roller coasters in movies.

For me, I am a huge fan of Sofia Coppola and Lynn Shelton. I love Lena Dunham, like everybody else. I love Kathryn Bigelow.

I've been told that I'm incompetent, socially retarded, maladjusted. I still know that I couldn't function in reality. Los Angeles is a good place for me.

I write small and weird. Romcoms are not in my skill set.