EFichent

When going for an interview, find out about the culture of the place you are going to. One cold Winter day, I went for an interview for a job I was extremely qualified for, but went wearing my black leather coat over my shirt & tie instead of a proper jacket. The location was an insurance… Read More

My wife’s cousin had a small part in Grumpier Old Men. She said Walter Matthau was extremely kind and encouraging…and both her parents got to be extras in the wedding scene near the end!

#4 - ahah!!!

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My father and mother died when I was young. This helped me to deal with the death of family, friends and acquaintances a lot. Yes I get sad, but my actual grieving time is very brief.

Like many, I grew up in a household where every burger and piece of chicken was burnt to a crisp. I think that’s how dad liked it. The first time I cooked lamb chops medium and served them, my brother and sister’s eye lit up, as if they had an epiphany!

If you cannot leave a 15% tip, with tax, at the absolute minimum, keep your ungrateful sorry a$$ at home. Don’t even get take-out.

I worked at a steakhouse in Miami Beach back in the 70, that got a number of celebrities. One night, Tom Jones came with his entourage. We closed off a dining area for them. The bill wasn’t terribly extravagant - about $450. He left a $16 tip, less than 4%. The waiter, albeit unprofessionally,… Read More

Sautéed liver. People who cook it to well done plus are to blame for giving it a bad rap. Leaving a tad of pink makes for a tender, mild and, dare I say, juicy meal, complimented with onions and/or bacon. Tray it!

Gilbert O’Sullivan had a hit with “Alone Again, Naturally” in the 70s. Each and every subsequent single released sounded exactly the same. He faded into obscurity.