The hardest part about parenting is when I have to be The Dad--aka the Fun-Sucker--as opposed to being a friend.

People always come up to me and say, 'you should do standup.' It's nice to discover things about yourself. That keeps everything lively and fun.

I don't believe in lecturing people. It's much more effective to present reading as a fun, rewarding pastime.

Just for fun I flew in huge banking arcs, taking deep breaths, enjoying the feel of my newly weightless hair. The stylist had called it “wind tossed.” If only she knew.