My sister is an artist and an interior designer. She went to high school for art. I went to high school for music.

Flowers lead to books, which lead to thinking and not thinking and then more flowers and music, music. Then many more flowers and many more books.

Washing dishes is the anecdote to confusion. I know that for a fact.

I said, 'Well, how much space do I have?' And they said, 'Well, you know, it's the Internet.'

My sister is an artist and an interior designer. She went to high school for art. I went to high school for music.

My workspace is defined by books, ephemera, quiet and light. I don't have a computer, telephone or a fax machine there.

Michael Pollan is a champion. In all ways. A man of great integrity, humor, and common sense and kindness.