In a recent interview, I was asked, "If you could choose anyone to teach your own children, what kind of person would you want?" I love questions I have never…

I adore group descriptors — a murder of crows, a pride of lions, a crash of rhinos. I've also proposed a few of my own, including: A gamble of poker…

A friend of mine introduced me to a new word today: Sprezzatura I explained to her how I have always treated my post-high school education like a competition—all my classmates…

I'm a big fan of saying yes. Whenever an opportunity presents itself, as odd, frightening, or difficult as it may seem, say yes. Walk through that door without hesitation. A…

My daughter reads more often than any person I have ever known. It's astounding. Imagine someone reading as much as you could possibly imagine. Clara reads more than that. I…

Behold! The Taiwanese cover for "Twenty-one Truths About Love." Similar in style and imagery to the US edition, but it's always interesting to see how a publisher a world away…

I met someone earlier this year who does not know how to drive or swim. "I live in New York City," she said. "I don't need to do either." She…

Students don't need a perfect teacher. They need a happy teacher who's going to make them excited to come to school and grow a love for learning. - Richard Feynman…

A children’s book has been flagged for censorship by Alabama officials – because the author’s surname is Gay. The book, Read Me a Story Stella by Marie-Louise Gay, was placed under…

My friend, Jeni Bonaldo, and I have a brand new show called "Matt and Jeni Are Unprepared" - ONE NIGHT ONLY - on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, at the PLAYHOUSE ON…