A father's disappointment can be a very powerful tool.

I began to believe the fairy tales: You know, how we're all out there looking for our magical missing half.

We live in a kissy society.

By the time I was 8 years old, sports had pretty much taken over my life.

It struck me that what I'd heard about certain celebrities was true: they had It, whatever the hell It was. Star power isn't a myth; it is tangible and forceful.

I like parties, but I'm shy, and I often find myself standing around, feeling awkward.

We're all pretty ordinary on paper.