I had a colonoscopy. That’s what happens when you turn fifty. Actually, I turned fifty six.  Unlike Lyor Cohen, I don’t lie about my age.  Wonder if he’s had his colonoscopy? Many people avoid it.  Because it’s a pain in the ass. Literally. Well, the real problem is the prep. You can’t eat anything the […]

From: Peter AsherSubject: RE: Paul Shaffer’s Book Dear Bob, I have just ordered the book from Amazon.  Sounds great.  (I still read real books at home for choice – electronic only for travelling. I am a Sony guy.) I can attest to the fact that Paul really CAN play (and remember) anything – and play […]

I don’t want to know my neighbors.  I don’t want them dropping by for a cup of sugar, to bullshit, to ask me favors I don’t want to do.  Move their cars when they’re away in the U.K.  A next door neighbor actually asked me that.  And you’re afraid, if you don’t do this…  Then […]

1 Never trust a surfer. I was told that early in my tenure in Utah. The surfers came from California.  They were used to living on the beach.  The only requirement for the sport was a board.  They weren’t used to lift tickets, lodging, they’d steal you blind. But the rest of us ski bums, […]