The Afterlaugh w/ Bill Dawes

Ashwin has a wild story -- born to Indian immigrants in a rough outskirt of Boston, Ashwin found his way to Hollywood in the most unlikely of ways: by bringing hot women to the Playboy mansion parties when he was still a teenager with a fake passport from Ghana. 4 years into standup, Ashwin is creating and producing and hustling in a way that should be an inspiration/ wakeup call to anyone trying to break into this business that is show. ENJOY!

WE'RE BACK! Tommy comes by the yard and they tackle a wide range of questions: is Trump that much worse than Biden? Is religion necessary for a functioning society? Have liberals gone too far? And is pedophilia increasing in America? Bill and Tommy discuss the plethora of movies, documentaries and streaming series about pedophilia rings and famous pedophiles. Bill, as a parent of a two year old, wonders what he can do to protect her, and IF the problem is not as prevalent as right-wing media might want you to think. Finally, for fun, they talk about Tommy's uncircumcised penis and whether or not it contributed to his premature ejaculation problem. ENJOY!

Professional wingwoman Erin Davis (ABC's "To Tell the Truth," Bravo's "Camp Getaway") comes by the yard to discuss her unique job of being a wingwoman, dating expert, and life coach, as well as her failed relationship with Bill. They discuss the reasons why dating is harder than ever in 2023 and why Erin dumped Bill. ENJOY!

With a little bribery, the elusive Tommy Wakefield comes by the yard to talk about his current interracial relationship, how it's encouraged him to delve into the systemic resistance to miscegenation in American history, and how it's forced him to learn how to "catch ass" (i.e. properly receive a twerk on the dance floor). Also, Bill gets mad he doesn't have anyone to talk sh#t about the Barbie movie with. ENJOY!

Monarey Martinez comes to the yard to discuss her rising career in comedy as she comes close to her decade mark. Monarey's background and backstory are at once fascinating, unique, and utterly horrific. The result is Monarey adopting a no-apologies stance towards standup and life. Great listen for anyone who deals with adversity and evil men. (That's everyone, btw). Bill also FINALLY gets to discuss with Monarey WHY he hated the "Barbie" movie so much. ENJOY!

Old friend, actress, podcaster, and brand new comic Keila Dolle comes by the yard to talk about why she changed her name in at age 30 from Katy Dolle and the spiritual and personal transformation that happened for her during Birthrite in Israel and the ensuing pandemic. And make sure to check out her podcast, "Crying Behind Sunglasses." ENJOY!

Tommy comes by the yard to talk about his favorite subjects - existential angst and how weird sex is. He gives a priceless example of his first failed attempt at dirty talk, and Bill and Tommy go deep cuts with how far can or SHOULD you go with dirty talk -- and is bringing race into the mix too much? ENJOY one of our more honest and embarrassing and cancelable conversations!

After a long hiatus, we are back! Tommy and Bill catch up on more escapades where their ADHD may have gotten them in trouble/fired. Bill discusses a troubling Ozempic-related casualty, as well as a bladder-related work problem, both of which are (perhaps) are symptoms of Bill getting older. TRIGGER WARNING: this podcast may be triggering to people who don't like bad hygiene, public urination, or discussions of diarrhea.

NOTE FROM BILL: Matt Rife isn't the "next big thing." Matt Rife is the CURRENT big thing. Few comedians in history have hit the zeitgeist the way that Matt has in 2023. A little over a year ago, Matt had a video go viral on Tiktok, and the rest, as they, is history. But Matt is far from being a Tiktok comedian and far from being an overnight sensation. Matt has been a focused student of the craft since he was 16, sneaking onto comedy stages in Ohio, and then later New York, where I first met him as a teenager and put him on shows of mine at the now-defunct Times Square Laugh Factory. Years later, I was lucky enough to have Matt feature for me, and whenever I had to drop out of a headlining gig, I would say "Hey, hire this kid Matt." Many of us knew early on that Matt was an incredibly rare combination of perseverance, drive, looks, and talent, and it was only a matter of time before he hit big. However, I think only Matt himself was able to imagine the rarefied air in which he now finds himself -- already flirting with the cultural iconography of Eddie, Pryor, Chappelle, Dane, Dice, and hey, maybe ELVIS? Love him or hate him, Matt isn't going anywhere, and is only poised to be bigger and bigger, until he hits the ultimate entertainment zenith - that is, being an Avenger or a judge on "The Masked Singer." So check out this interview from an earlier, simpler time, when Matt was still my feature, but knew he was destined for much, much bigger things.... Godspeed, Rife! And enjoy the ride, old friend...

Ariel Kashanchi is a comedian, producer, and writer. She stops by the yard after Bill smokes a giant "Jeter" joint (OOOPS!) and they go down an interesting but dark path of childhood trauma, abuse, and repressed memory that may be shocking for some listeners. Ariel is very frank about the trials of her upbringing escaping from Iran on horseback as a baby to moving in with her assassin uncle in Kansas City until finding landing in Los Angeles. Despite her tribulations, Ariel has managed to turn her pain into authentic comedy and has found a way to give some inexplicably dark times meaning and purpose with her words and story. If you have ever been a victim of physical and/or sexual abuse, particularly familial abuse, this episode may be triggering, but also very powerful and edifying. I PROMISE there is also some yuk-yuks! ENJOY!

After a long hiatus, Tommy comes by the yard to talk about life, love, and pursuit of black women. First of all, is having a "racial preference" count as racism, and also, is Bill only maintaining his spot on "QUAKE'S HOUSE" by positioning himself as a caucasian brother who has a sweet tooth when it comes to love. From there, the podcast segues to the evil magic of testicles, and what exactly IS the role of masculinity in 2023. This one is FUN! No debate. No politics. Just two lost crackas trying to navigate life out in these streets. ENJOY! AND RATE, SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE PLEASE!

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Rachel McMillen is a comic, producer, and lawyer-in-training from Houston, Texas, who has worked with Bill both in Austin and Houston. Rachel comes by Bill's trailer in Austin to discuss her WILD ride of a life - going from being a model student to a black tar heroin addict to a comic, CEO, and paralegal being involved in some of the most impactful cases in modern-day American. Rachel is a great example of how faith and belief in yourself can literally and figuratively pull yourself out of the gutter. If you have issues with addiction or mental health, Rachel's story should serve as an inspiration to anyone looking to follow their dreams. This is a MUST LISTEN! ENJOY!

Dana May Jamison (actress, writer, producer) comes by the yard after their very "interesting" experience on the set of an upcoming Christmas movie to discuss what the f$&k it's all about. Dana discusses her upcoming docuseries "The Search for Soul," where she travels to various BLUE ZONES (look it up) in the world to discover what elements create a healthy, thriving, abundant community where life expectancy and reported happiness far exceed any place (probably) that you've ever been. Dana had a challenging childhood which fuels her need for adventure and philanthropy. But DON'T WORRY -- this episode is mostly fun and funny! ENJOY!

Jimmy Clabots is a screenwriter, actor, physical therapist, trainer, singer, and gigolo. Jimmy came to fame on the hit Showtime series "GIGOLOS," where he was a breakout star with his humor and charm. Jimmy has led a million lives and talks very candidly about his struggles with addiction, substance abuse, and toxic relationships. After kicking his cocaine habit, Jimmy has been working as an actor and has developed several screenplays. Let me know if you want Jimmy back to hear more of his stories. ENJOY!

Gary Faust (of Faust Media) takes Bill out of his cozy AUSTIN trailer in the driveway and convinces Bill to interview him for the Afterlaugh, since they are two friends who don't really know much about each other. The result is a wild, three hour conversation that is at once brilliant and prophetic and dull and pathetic. We spill a lot of tee as Bill secretly reveals his anger and jealousy of NOT being included at all in the burgeoning Joe Rogan scene coming out of Austin. And Gary tries to convince Bill that COMICS are the NEW ROCK STARS! (Uh, they're not). Plus, is Bill more of an actor or more of a comic, and which is worse to be... ENJOY!

Mike Eshaq is a fascinating guy and is blowing up in the comedy world right now with his standup, podcast, and social media. Mike's story is wild - after a tour with the U.S. Marines and working a blue collar job, Mike had a transformative psychedelic trip that ended up guiding him down the path of being a standup comic. Mike's success is a great example of how it's never too late to start anything, and there's always a way to pursue your dream. Check him out on Instagram at @mikefromdetroit and listen to his podcast "Public Yemeni" across all platforms. ENJOY!

After a long hiatus, Tommy comes by the yard to talk about all the things they missed in the month apart - including Ye, comedy, covid, Bill's bald head, movies, and way too much time discussing the FIFA World Cup and what would it take for Soccer/Futbol to become a sport that Americans actually give a f**k about. This is a long one. So make a hot cocoa, turn the speed up to 1.25 and enjoy! 

Anne Flagg is a comedian and actress who's performed with Bill on several occasions. In this revealing interview, Anne talks about her journey in comedy, her experience with "Seeking Arrangements" and OnlyFans, and how performing blue content as a female comic is a tricky game and double-edged sword. Check out her new Youtube channel FINALGIRLZ. ENJOY!

Adam Hartle was a fascinating person - a comic, producer, writer, father of three, and former professional poker player, Adam was a gifted student who parlayed his math genius into a career calling plays for the Florida Gators and later made a living playing poker -- until the night he did his first open mic in Florida. Adam came to Austin a little over a year ago and soon created the best comedy promotion in town - The Sunset Strip ATX. In this episode, Bill and Adam smoke a little bit of California's finest and talk about weed, comedy, women, and more comedy. Adam recently passed from cardiac arrest. He was a good friend and an advocate and big brother to comics everywhere. If you never knew him, I hope you can hear his beautiful spirit in this interview. RIP Adam. 🙏

Comic actress and content creator Tara Erickson comes by the yard to drink a beer and talk about the business that is show and how the changing landscape of new platforms and evolving media is a blessing and a curse for actors trying to get seen by the "right" people. If anyone is looking to try their hand at acting or the wild west of digital content creation, this interview serves as a funny primer on some of the do's and dont's as well as an insider's look at what this area of the business is all about. Tara is a funny and interesting actress -- you can check out her latest work, "Prime of Your Life," on her Youtube channel, which has garnered over 50,000 in two years. ENJOY!

Hank Chen (Laugh Factory, Home Again, Life-Size 2) comes by the yard to discuss the new Billy Eichner movie "Bros," but the result is an evisceration of acting schools and what faculty and staff are doing wrong to prepare actors for a career in show business. Comparing their experiences at NYU graduate school and The Actor's Studio, they discuss their disappointing experiences as well as the frustration in the acting world that led them to pursue a career in standup comedy. In particular, Bill discusses why he believes many acting schools like NYU are a scam. Finally, they get to the seminal movie "Bros" and why it's simultaneously great and groundbreaking and also a huge whiff at the film market. ENJOY!

Cameron Esposito (Moonshot, Mother's Day, A Million Little Things) comes by Bill's hotel room in Vancouver (in town shooting "Alaska Daily" with Hillary Swank premiering TONIGHT on ABC) to talk about discovering her sexuality in the strict crucible of Catholic high school and later Boston College. Cameron is a brilliant, authentic comic with a brilliant mind who calls Bill to task on his somewhat antiquated comedy, and enlightens Bill about how difficult it was to come out as a lesbian even in the mid-2000's. This is a fun and free-wheeling conversation that covers several subjects with something for everyone. ENJOY!

HAPPY OCTOBER, EVERYONE! Tommy comes by an hour late so Bill and Tommy do a short, ADD-riddled podcast ranging from Tommy's trip in New York watching Louis Ck perform and debating whether or not you can still like a comic even if he's a horrible person and/or sexual deviant. But mostly they talk about silly stuff. ENJOY!

Comedienne Lizzy Weisman comes by the yard to discuss her comedy career and her decision to harvest and freeze her eggs, so she can have the child she always wanted... at some indistinct year in the future. Egg-freezing is a massive procedure that millions of women are doing, and almost no one is talking about it. Lizzy uses her comedy skills to find some levity in a very serious procedure and hopes that her humor will be able to make more woman comfortable talking about it and sharing their experiences. If you are at all interested in the process of putting eggs on ice and want to meet a great comic, meet Lizzy Weisman! ENJOY!

RE-RELEASE. Before comic and friend and Laugh Factory stalwart David A. Arnold became a juggernaut comedy sensation with his brilliant Netflix special "IT AIN'T FOR THE WEEK," and his viral videos, David was a journeyman comic and creator who wrote, produced, created, and acted in dozens of films and television shows, including his first big break as a producer and writer on 'Fuller House."

David was a real inspiration to Bill and many comics who have been in the game for a long time, since David didn't really "break" until he was in his 50's with his charming and creative spin on domestic life with his beautiful wife and children. In this interview, David comes by the yard right at the beginning of his social media mastery that would soon become the tool to make him famous and a legend in the comedy community. Check out his videos, his special on Netflix, and listen to his inspiring story. More importantly, tell the people in your life that you love them, and hug your friends and family, because life is unexpected and you never know when it's time. Rip, David, you will be missed, but you will always be remembered. 

Jimmy Shin (Amazon special  "Wok of Shame") comes by the yard to talk about the reasons behind the obsessive drive that has made him one of the most prolific bookers and comedy show producers in Hollywood. Reasons that start with the pressure from being the only son of Korean immigrant parents desperate to give Jimmy a chance for success in America, which simultaneously propelled him into law school and simultaneously a life of crime and drug and alcohol addiction that turned his world upside down and set him on the unlikely path of standup comedian. Jimmy is an interesting guy and his story is a testament to the universe giving people second, third, and fourth chances when they follow their dream. Find him on @iamjimmyshin. ENJOY!

Rick D'Elia comes by Bill's hotel to introduce himself so the two comics can get to know each other before a weekend of shows at the Reno Laugh Factory. Rick talks openly about his shift from being a lifelong Democrat to aligning more with the GOP in recent years. What follows is a light and fun conversation about the state of standup comedy, the rise of Youtube and Tiktok stars, and why so many comics are shedding their "liberal" moniker so they can speak more freely and openly about things with which they disagree. Rick is a great comic and stay tuned for his upcoming film don't suck with friend of the podcast Jamie Kennedy. ENJOY!

After a quick tour with Bill around Florida, new comic and friend Mario Adrion talks about his wild and unlikely journey from the LITERAL "Black Forest" of Brothers Grimm and childhood nightmares to the runways of Milan, fashion weeks in New York, and comedy stages of Hollywood. They discuss lighter fare about the weird aggressiveness of the German accent, provincial life, finding your voice as a comic after being an internationally successful underwear model, AND his hilarious viral video with Katy Perry on "American Idol." But they also delve into the secret and dark world of modeling, where people are treated like commodities; where assault and misconduct run rampant. Mario tells a particularly harrowing story about an experience overseas that may change your perception on the nature and victims of assault and rape. Through it all, Mario has maintained a love for learning and creating and has come out the other side with a lot to teach everyone about. A MUST LISTEN! ENJOY!

Rebecca Trent is the owner and founder of the world famous comedy club, The Creek and the Cave, which began in Queens, New York, and migrated to Texas during the pandemic. After many failed attempts, Bill finally gets to sit down with Rebecca in her home in Austin, Texas, to discuss the quick rise of "The Creek" in the New York comedy scene, and why she ultimately made the tough decision to move to Austin. Considered by many to be the "Mitzi Shore of the East Coast," Rebecca knows comedy inside and out (also being a co-owner of the hugely successful SKANKFEST) and shares some of her insights on what keeps her going in this crazed, dog-eat-dog industry. Rebecca is an amazing person and so is her club, so please support what she's trying to do in Austin and the rest of the country. Goto www.creekandcave.com to help support her and live comedy. 

After a long hiatus, Tommy comes by the yard to share his mid-life crisis and discuss his need to change his life and travel the world. Bill talks about how traveling isn't all it's cracked up to be and how he got jumped by Moroccans in Madrid during a commercial shoot. Also, for the first time, Bill talks about his jiu jitsu training partner, Anthony Bourdain, and the weird circumstances surrounding his death and Asia Argento that most people to this day don't know about. They also discuss mental health and Bill's strange connection to the ghost of the director of the Oscar-winning doc, "Searching for Sugarman." This is a fun one!

AFTER A LONG HIATUS DUE TO A LOST COMPUTER, BILL IS BACK! Mona Shaikh (Minority Reportz, Young Turks, Sirus) is a female Pakastani comic currently making a name for herself as a comedian, host, actor, and producer in LA. Mona comes by Bill's yard after the two of them performed with comedy icon Jo Koy at the Laugh Factory and proceeds to tell Bill her amazing and harrowing story growing up with a strict Muslim family and an abusive father. Mona's perseverance and her strength in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. Plus, she's hilarious! This is a must listen. ENJOY!

Comedian Joe White has a story unlike any other. A childhood and upbringing so harrowing that his success in the Australian comedy scene is a testament to the resiliency of the human spirit but also a story of big and small miracles and the power of faith. Growing up on the streets of Sudan with a single mother and five siblings, Joe endured unspeakable hardships before he was able to discover his salvation on a comedy stage. If you ever feel like the world is too much, listen to Joe's tale and realize that literally ANYTHING is possible, even when you have nothing. This is an episode you don't want to miss! ENJOY!

Mateen Stewart is an actor and standup comic who is recently blowing up all around Hollywood. His interesting upbringing is a large part of his unique point of view that is resonating with audiences today. He talks his humble beginnings of desk jobs and working at theme parks to becoming a force in the LA comedy scene. Get to know Mateen and ENJOY!

Former casting director and esteemed audition coach Sam Stiglitz comes by the yard to talk about how she got into being considered one of the top audition coaches in the biz, being featured on the short list of some of the biggest talent agencies in Hollywood. Sam brings an unique point of view and a true love of the craft and acting into her work. Her work covers everyone from movie stars to influencers to celebrity chefs, CEO's, Peloton instructors (no, she didn't kill Big), and everyone in between.  If you're interested in working with her, listen to the episode to find out more. ENJOY!

After a long hiatus, Tommy Wakefield comes by the yard to discuss his NEW agenda: to learn skills that will serve him the rest of his life. Bill tells Tommy the 4 skills every man needs that he can use for the rest of his life, as well as the skills and hobbies that you should put down if you want to be a badass who can travel the world with a backpack and only a few dollars. What are these skills? LISTEN and find out! And remember, it's NEVER to late to learn something that can change your life! ENJOY!

Kim Director is an incredibly accomplished actress who Bill has known for almost 20 years. Her story is a crazy one, full of high highs and low lows. Through it all, Kim has managed to comport herself with dignity and grace while maintaining an amazing career, working with the likes of Spike Lee, Ed Burns, David Simon, Joe Berlinger, and M. Night Shyamalan. If you're interested in what it takes to have a 30 year career in tv and film as woman, Kim's story is one you don't want to miss - ranging from booking a Spike Lee film 3 days after graduating college to discovering she was infected with a crippling chronic illness that sent her on another journey. Be sure to watch her work and follow her on social. 

Matt Taylor is a comic, actor and writer.  Tonight, he comes by the yard with his girlfriend to hang out and talk about his journey from classically trained trumpeter on a path to the Philharmonic to moving to LA and starting all over in the world of standup comedy. Matt has a unique and brilliant mind with hilarious takes on just about everything going on in the world. If you're in the mood for a fast and hilarious conversation that covers everything from cultural zeitgeists to the nuts and bolts of producing comedy, you'll love this episode. ENJOY!

Jiaoying Summers comes by the yard after a weekend featuring for Bill to talk about her rise in comedy, one of the more unlikely rags to riches stories you will hear in the history of comedy. Her life started off as her almost being left in a dumpster as a victim of China's ONE CHILD POLICY. But her mom, a strong independent woman like Jiaoying, changed her mind and decided to keep her, DESPITE the massive fine soon imposed by the Chinese government. Jiaoying was able to survive a poor upbringing to get to America, to get to La, and to find a way to accrue over a million followers on TikTok with hard work, business acumen, and talent. Her story is AMAZING! Please listen, rate and review the podcast! ENJOY!

Trevor Keveloh comes by the Laugh Factory yard to discuss comedy and some serious subjects, like his fathers interaction with alien technology and MEN IN BLACK that he was silent about until his 80th birthday, shortly before it's passing. Trevor also talks about the near death experience being stabbed in a parking lot of a Denny's and how it refocused his life and his comedy. This is a fun one! ENJOY!

Tommy comes by the yard to catch up with Bill after a long hiatus and they discuss how they were both fired from mediocre jobs this past month. Bill throws caution to the wind and goes on a heated rant about a recent situation where he experienced the very WORST of the business that is show. If you're a fan of Bill and Tommy riffing on injustice and bulls**t, this is a MUST LISTEN - but hurry and listen before the lawyers for the podcast make them take it down. ENJOY!

While in Los Angeles for pitch meetings, Chris Ferman sits down in the yard with Bill to discuss his new animated series about Bonobo chimps working in an office. Chris discusses the idea for the show and also talks about how he found Bill online and how terrible Bill is at all things social media and business-related. Bill responds by talking about how horny Bonobo chimps are AND FINALLY learns the difference between an ape and a monkey. The ensuing conversation between two perfect strangers is an interesting discussion about the getting projects made, and in a town as gridlocked as Hollywood, how f**king impossible it is to get most original content produced and distributed. Enjoy eavesdropping on a conversation between two people meeting for the first time in LaLaLand. Find Chris online @1BigLiar.

Jack Jr. comes back to the podcast to catch up with Bill on his past year - which includes jobs on Carnival Cruises and a baby on the way. Bill and Jack discuss their experience doing mushrooms together in Vegas, something they joked about doing in their first interview together. They also make a commitment to lick the Sonoran Desert Toad together, maybe during an upcoming trip to an Arizona comedy club. Jack has a unique and funny perspective on life and the comedy world, so sit back and enjoy!

Kyra Groves is a biracial actress and writer who has appeared in several national television commercials, including some for the Super Bowl. More importantly (for this podcast), she was Bill's first girlfriend when they were at T.C. Williams High School (from "Remember the Titans") in Virginia. As America continues to have a racial reckoning, Bill and Kyra talk about how unusual it was to be in an interracial relationship in the early 90's. Have things changed that much? Have they gotten better or worse? It's always a conversation worth having and this podcast explores many of those questions. ENJOY!

Saurabh Gupta is temporarily living in Bill's studio while he takes an acting class and explores the possibility of being a young actor in Los Angeles. Bill departs his knowledge of acting classes, acting teachers, and the business, as well as his strong opinion about all three. A part-time audition coach, Bill helps Saurabh work through a scene. FOR THE FIRST TIME, we get to see Bill use his MFA in acting to guide someone through a scene about love, money, and romance. It's a great listen for actors, comics, or anyone curious about the creative process. ENJOY!

Jamie Kilstein has led and intense and fascinating life that could cover several podcasts. An incredibly smart, driven, and talented comic-musician-writer, Jamie has had his run-ins with fame the ensuing woke mobs, so he's able to offer his unique perspective on woke mobs and the controversy with Joe Rogan. Jamie is back going strong as ever as a standup comic, with a renewed passion for his craft -- make sure to follow his journey on social media @thejamiekilstein. ENJOY!

Tommy comes by the yard to get into with Bill about what the f$%k is going on with the new Metaverse, what the actual difference is between virtual reality and augmented reality, and what the future of social media is going to look like. As always with Tommy, things get alternately dark and silly. ENJOY!

Becca Ward crashes at Bill's Los Angeles apartment and they catch up his yard, where they talk about their respective upbringings in West Virginia (Becca's home state) and Virginia. Becca's childhood is wild and woolly, something right out of the "Wonderful Whites of West Virginia" or "Hillbilly Elegy." Without a solid and sober parental unit, Becca relied on a positive attitude, a vivid imagination, and, most importantly, a sense of humor to get her through the madness. The same sense of humor got her through rough times and got her on the Hollywood Laugh Factory stage. Becca is a force of nature and a testament to the power of comedy to heal. ENJOY! 

Friend of the show and fellow comic Samson Crouppen comes by the yard to talk about his unprecedented move in the comedy space of minting his comedy special as an NFT, and the blowback from the comedy community that followed upon it's release. However, Samson has already made his money back within 2 weeks and is looking to produce other NFT specials, including Bills. Listen in on a very interesting and informative conversation about the new world of comedy. ENJOY!

Andrea Kelly is a comic, actor, producer, manager, and one of Bill's oldest friends in Los Angeles. By that, we mean he's known her for almost 15 years, about the same amount of time he's been doing comedy. Andrea first met Bill when she was working as Jamie Masada's assistant, then as a manager for Laugh Factory Management, which has since been dissolved. After getting fired for making unintentionally doxxing half the comedy community, Andrea began a new path as a comic herself, which has since led to producing films with Paul Sorvino, Michael Rapaport, Chazz Palmentieri, until finally going back to her roots as a stage actress, where she is currently performing at the Beverly Playhouse. Andrea's story is interesting and inspiring, and PERFECT for the NEW YEAR -- a testament to the fact that you can always start over-  and that you have the rest of the life to figure out what you're doing.....ENJOY!