Moore, Moore, Moore

I want to say I’m a fan of fiction writer Lorrie Moore’s work, but it’s more like I can’t believe Lorrie Moore’s work. In a good way. As a reader, I always seem to come away flabbergasted by how her mind works as a writer. I think things...

Stern-GaGa magic

Howard Stern once again proves himself a master interviewer with his recent sit-down with Lady GaGa. It’s nearly 90 minutes, including two live songs, and is just riveting. I felt like I was in Stern’s living room. He listens, feeds back, gets in there and...

Introverts unite

I am an introvert. Hard for some to believe, but it’s true. I’m so thrilled a Facebook friend sent along some reading on this when I realized he was a fellow introvert. This 2003 article from The Atlantic — titled “Caring for Your...

All things ‘plus’

So often you will read on here that my interview with someone felt like a conversation. The best ones almost always do. So let’s add another to the list — Aimee Cheshire of Madison Plus. This vibrant young entrepreneur knows the ins and outs of the plus...

King of all media

Last week a preview of the Rolling Stone cover story on Howard Stern intrigued me enough to put a quote up here and to buy the issue. As an interviewer myself, writer Neil Strauss’ interview blew me away with its insightfulness and candor. Check out...