Ever since I can remember I was telling stories and had a huge interest in other people and what made them tick.

I started writing about New York as soon as I arrived. I was 19. I used to write short stories and send them out.

I was a fixer, a builder - an inventor - ever since I can remember.

I started working for the 'NY Observer' when I was 33. After I had been writing for them for about a year and a half the editor said, 'Your stories are the most talked about stories in the 'Observer'; you should have your own column.'

My parents had a great marriage. Interestingly, it made it harder for me in relationships because I knew what a good relationship looked like.

Sometimes I want to be on 'The Real Housewives of New York.' I want to remind them to figure out how to get along and support each other.