It takes a lot of commitment to sit on a committee. Only the most courageous could boldly command all that power, yet remain detached from any personal blame.

“When I can’t write I read. When I can’t read I sleep. And when I can’t sleep I …”

“I am upset. I have reservations about dinner for two at 8:00. I have reservatio…”

“I’ll leave my disconnected cell phone as collateral, and I’ll call you on it wh…”

“A woman in a box—a great gift for the husband who has everything.”