It's not fun to see myself in the mirror.

Somehow weddings bring out the most insane moments in people's lives.

Thanksgiving isn't the only thing that has changed. This makes it reassuring somehow to go through the same ritual with the people you're connected to. I guess the truth is, it all boils down to family. Right?

Stephen Shadley is a great collaborator. Over the years I've seen him work with a wide variety of clients and stylistic approaches. He listens to people in a way that makes them feel like they're part of the process. Steve is an inspiration on all fronts, and, believe me, that's a rare quality.

...I also have an extended family. The people who stayed. The people who became more than friends; the people who open the door when I knock. That's what it all boils down to. The people who have to open the door, not because they always want to but because they do.

I've done all kinds of things I said I wouldn't do and, of course, now I'm glad. Thrilled.

Humor helps us get through life with a modicum of grace. It offers one of the few benign ways of coping with the absurdity of it all.