David Ogden Stiers Interview

Stiers used the terms "Stentorian," "Fricative" and "Pugnacious" throughout the interview... Yes, he's brilliant.

David Ogden Stiers proved to be an amazing interview and amazing person--Why especially? Having thought he got my name wrong during our talk, he actually called me at home to apologize. A Class Act!

911 Medal of Honor Article

Writing this story was a tremendous honor. As a New Yorker, I recall that day--September, 11, 2001--all too vividly, especially the terrible grief over the loss of so many selfless and brave first-responders. To give back in this very modest way felt good.

Geek Hypercuisine Article

I will eat baluts (fertile, fetal duck eggs) and have eaten durian (world's stinkiest fruit), so ice cream a la liquid nitrogen is honestly a no-brainer. My chat with the incomparable Grant Achatz... Chicago's hypercuisine chef-wunderkin whose career was almost sidelined by mouth cancer!... was powerful and memorable!

Dakota Fanning Article

This Dakota Fanning interview was a double whammy! She starred in the films Coralina and Push--which debuted within weeks of each other--so I got both interviews. I found the talented young actress very articulate but somewhat shy... and BUSY!