Oh, after finishing Big Magic I had to read this.  I have to confess that I preferred Big Magic.  I think in part that is due to Big Magic being about ideas and ways of being and this more of sentimental a memoir.  I want to go have a beverage with Richard from Texas.  I could totally hang with that guy.  I feel bad for Jose — though maybe I shouldn’t.  Maybe he got the better end of the deal.  Elizabeth — she’s complicated.