I was a nerd growing up, and I'm a little antisocial and awkward.
I do have very deep, fond memories of my family in Mexico City, but I also remember feeling funny for not speaking English - I was basically an immigrant. But I picked up the language fast and soon I knew that I wanted to be a writer.
When I take my kids out for dinner or lunch, people smile at us.
I was an awkward kid.
Stand-up is probably the most solo performance in art.
My kids used to love math. Now it makes them cry. Thanks standardized testing and common core!