DR JRand64, when I worked with Douglas in 1985 at the Drama Book Shop, he was a funny conversationalist and a mediocre employee. It was a place to schmooze. He was better than some of the employees who thought the job was to cozy up to, and date, celebrities to get ahead in show biz. He's gained weight with success, spouse, and family, but I think much of his writing is funny but a bit shallow. His book for Cinderella could be a lot better.