magicbeans. nothing if not awkward.

So. Tonight was a first attempt between Ellen and myself at hanging out sober. We met at Film Forum to see Tarnation. The movie was ultimately good, if a little heavy-handed in its exposition. And of course self-indulgent, but I can't say that any of my own art isn't.

Afterwards, 'Does your definition of "sober" mean no drinking at all? Or could it involve just one drink?'

I should have said, 'One drink is never just one drink.' But instead, 'I'd like to get a drink.' And, three martinis later...