To state the obvious, romantic comedies have to be funny and they have to be romantic. But one of the most important things, for me anyway, is that they be about two strong people finding their way to love.

That's another thing about being a certain age that I've noticed: I try as much as possible not to look in the mirror.

The empty nest is underrated.

I actually believe in denial.

Take notes. Everything is copy.

Every so often I would look at my women friends who were happily married and didn't cook, and I would always find myself wondering how they did it. Would anyone love me if I couldn't cook? I always thought cooking was part of the package: Step right up, it's Rachel Samstat, she's bright, she's funny and she can cook!

These days most women have jobs that last way too long. A lot of people in New York barely have time to get laid.