Dam. I was there ... before the cops came.

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Very fun to interview John about SPINE, a wickedly funny memoir! My back will never be the same.

I'm not sure where we're going with this toothpaste analogy... what's the toothbrush in this metaphor? But it was a real pleasure getting to talk to you about SPINE -- a brilliant and very funny memoir!

With those wide-ranging interests and talents, he sounds like he was a truly fascinating guy.

"Brutally hilarious" is exactly right. I really thought SPINE by John Patrick Higgins (@johnnymuggins.bsky.social) was brilliant. Love your write-up! And you pulled a favorite line: "Climbing out of the bath was an impossibility, and saw me lying in the tub, hairy and trapped as a spider."

It was an honor to be an early reader of this beautifully written personal essay, Dana! There are so many terrific moments, and your loving characterization of your father is memorable and poignant. I suspect a lot of people caring for their elderly parents will deeply identify with this work.

We took a trip to Staten Island!

Well, as you might imagine, I've been thinking about manholes quite a bit lately. (Hmm, that didn't come out quite as I intended.) I don't have any photos to share, but now that I know about that hashtag, I'll keep my eyes open.