Vinegar: that's what fear smells like.

Now that Scotty has entered the realm of myth, everyone wants to own him. And maybe they should. Doesn't a myth belong to everyone?

The music industry is an interesting lens through which to look at change, because it has had such a difficult time adjusting to the digital age.

Time’s a goon, right? You gonna let that goon push you around?” Scotty shook his head. “The goon won.

I haven't had writer's block. I think it's because my process involves writing very badly.

I listened to classic rock and roll, and punk rock. 'Goon Squad' provides a pretty accurate playlist of my teenage years, though it leaves out 'The Who,' which was my absolute favorite band.

I did go on safari in Kenya when I was 17, with my mother, stepfather and little brother, and I kept a careful journal of the experience that was very helpful in terms of my sensory impressions of Africa. I have traveled quite a bit at distinct times in my life, though now that I have kids I've settled down.