I Have a Friend

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Sometimes marriage is the only option.

A Conversation With Dennis Lehane

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Andrew Cotto talks with the bestselling author about writing, books as movies, and the role of art in society.

Going Out to Eat Has Nothing to Do With the Food

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Andrew Cotto’s grand dreams of a fancy birthday dinner with his best friend end in disappointment.

Is Violence a Spectator Sport?

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Andrew Cotto believes we do not need violence to be entertained or educated, nor as part of our political discourse or behavior.

What 10 Albums Would You Want on a Deserted Island?

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Andrew Cotto has his ten albums. What are yours?

It’s Time for the President to Shine

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President Obama needs to step up and tell America what our real problems are.

Lamb Chops, Jezebel, and Kate Chopin

Grill Master

Andrew Cotto ponders the disappearance of feminism just as the the equality gap narrows between men and women.

The Shot-in-the-Ass Economy

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Both sides of the aisle need to avoid finger-pointing if they’re going to fix the economy.

Scooter, the Big Man, and Me: In Memory of Clarence Clemons

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Andrew Cotto remembers the Big Man, saxophonist Clarence Clemons.

Happy Thursday, Every Thursday

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A glorious routine had been established in our lives. Word spread. The legend of Winnie was born amongst our family and friends, many of whom she’d never met.

President Obama: Take a Lesson From ‘A Bronx Tale’

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Despite the bin Laden bump, President Obama’s inaccessibility has allowed his enemies to label him as ineffective and incompetent.

Finding Julian

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Andrew Cotto loses his son in a museum—and finds a new approach to being a good dad.