Quote of the Day

Editor: “I have an addition to your story on Palm Springs.”

Me, trying to sound excited: “Sweet.”

Editor: “The property has an old lab named Mr. Biscuits that they loan out to rich clients to walk. He’s so popular he’s booked months in advance.”

Me: “Uh.”

Editor: “The {insert prestigious hotel here} is really excited to have us include it editorially. People have been known to get really upset when they can’t walk him.”

Me: “If he’s so popular, why don’t they get another one?”

Editor, looking befuddled: “Because there’s only one Mr. Biscuits.”