
The Many Faces of Danny Kaye Danny Kaye was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. He danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, a woman often considered the best technical … Continue reading →

The Many Faces of Danny Kaye Danny Kaye was a brilliant comic. He sang well enough to do duets with Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, and even Beverly Sills. He danced beautifully with Vera-Ellen, a woman often considered the best technical … Continue reading →

Lincoln And Thanksgiving It is easy to be thankful, to feel gratitude when we get good news. You got the job!” Your tests came back and showed no cancer!” The baby is healthy!” In those moments, and so many like … Continue reading →

Different Loves By Alessandro Ghebreigziabiher is a fascinating anthology of four short stories about love. The author, an acclaimed Italian writer, storyteller, and actor, honored me by requesting that I write the preface to the book. He asked me because of … Continue reading →

WHY CAN’T THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT LAST THE WHOLE YEAR LONG? For many people, taking down the holiday decorations is a bit of a bittersweet reminder of the end of beautiful season and the passing of another year. I’d like to … Continue reading →