I'm a really selfish person. But I would do anything for my friends.

I actually didn't grow up in a household that loved Chinese food particularly, and it's not really my go-to food or anything... We were more a pizza family, being from the Chicago area and all.

It should be said upfront that I totally dig people who work in bookstores and libraries. They love books, and I love books, and that is all I really need to know. If they are friendly to me, then we are clearly soul mates.

In addition to public housing, South Williamsburg is home to shabby artists' lofts like mine, apartments of Hasidic Jews, and one extremely tall, high-priced condo.

In 'The Odyssey,' every feast is extremely ritualized; high-status individuals even get a better cut of meat.

Listen: I'm OK cute. I'm no stunner.