Collection of humorous pieces, many which were originally published in The New Yorker.

To err is human; to float, divine -- Tandoori ransom -- Sam, you made the pants too fragrant -- This nib for hire -- Calisthenics, poison ivy, final cut -- Nanny Dearest -- How deadly your taste buds, my sweet -- Glory hallelujah, sold! -- Caution, falling moguls -- The rejection -- Sing, you sacher tortes -- On a bad day you can see forever -- Attention geniuses: cash only -- Strung out -- Above the law, below the box springs -- Thus ate Zarathustra -- Surprise rocks Disney trial -- Pinchuck's law.