"So do you always write about comedy?" No. God, no. But then I went on to say that every article I write always teaches me a little somethin' somethin', and when I was writing about Tiger Woods last week, I found particularly riveting David Owen's description of Tiger Woods' state when he is in the zone in this profile in Men's Vogue. Tiger doesn't even remember the act of playing sometimes, that's how in the moment he is—it's as if he's actually willing the ball into the hole. Which is the same principle behind a lot of the best writing and comedy. It's what makes someone a Larry David, a Jerry Seinfeld, a Gallagher II.

Think about it. Belabored writing and performance often—not always, but very often—sucks.

Just do it, etc.

Thanks. Congratulations.