I would like to thank my magnificent editor, Valerie Steiker; my fearless leader, Nan Graham; Jaya Miceli, Kate Lloyd, and all the saints at Scribner. Thank you for your unwavering enthusiasm for this book, and also for taking my photo with Doris Kearns Goodwin so now I have proof.
Andrew Eccles, Liza Coggins, Guy Bayo, and Squirrel for our cover.
Erin Malone for championing this book; Michael Lasker for guiding me and for listening; Richard Weitz, Sharon Jackson, Lisa Harrison, Doug Lucterhand, Mari Cardoos Layne, and Ken Richman for all of your help for so many years.
Rique Uresti and all of SoulCycle. I make fun of you in this book because I am obviously trying to get your attention. I adore you.
Joe Garden, Ed Herbstman, and Chris Monks for letting me write. Jenna Fischer for helping me remember all the details of the Death Bus. Scott Eckert for being my improv partner and friend for nearly two decades. Tommy Dewey for being someone Scott Eckert and I idolize.
Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling, and Dave Eggers for your support of this book. Greg Daniels, Mike Schur, and Allison Jones for The Office, and Robert Carlock and Tina for Tooken.
Carrie Kemper, Jo Sittenfeld, Aili McConnon, Shannon O’Neill, Melinda Boroson, Curtis Sittenfeld, and Carol Kane for your advice and encouragement. A special shout-out to Carrie Kemper for being the very best sister in the world.
Shana Kelly, thank you for saving my sanity and for making this book a million times better.
My extremely funny and loyal siblings: John, Billy, and Carrie (again). Thank you for always being there.
Mom and Dad. For everything.
James and Michael. James, you are a wonder. Michael, I am one lucky bride. Thank you for making me the happiest Mom and Bug on the planet. I love you.