I admit that i was a little bit underwhelmed when i saw Jeanette Winterson speak. And I know that authors have their prepared speeches and do their best and probably wish they were at home with a cup of cocao and their cats. But it seemed a little flat (and I’m a big fan of her work)

And was annoyed that “open seating” meant “open anywhere past row 572.” So much for me showing up two hours early to get front row.