The cast of The NYC, the long-form improv teen drama that I started with Pete Capella in a gross dive bar basement in 2005. Hey, Samara, Alan, Dave, Jenny, Ray, Krystal, Phil, Ali, Andy, and Katie! That was fun.
The Rubins, Schorrs, Smiths, and Hulls, all of whom I feel very lucky to call family.
Minna Rubin, whose hilarity and heart and brusqueness I tried to memorialize in Grandma Mitzie. Miss you, Grandma.
Sly and Roger Rubin, the funniest little dudes around.
Jeff and Halice Rubin, my wonderful parents. In 2001, my dad was diagnosed with ALS. It’s been a long, up-and-down journey for him since then, but he was ultimately diagnosed with a subset of ALS called PLS (primary lateral sclerosis), which is slower-progressing. Russ and Dana’s story is not the story of my parents, but it’s still a vulnerable thing to have your son write a book even sort of inspired by something you went through, so I’m thankful in advance for that. And I’m also appreciative that they gamely agreed to be interviewed about their memories of when my dad was first diagnosed. Love you, Mom and Dad.
About the Author
Lance Rubin is the author of Denton Little’s Deathdate and Denton Little’s Still Not Dead. He’s worked as an actor, written and performed sketch comedy (like The Lance and Ray Show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre), and done a lot of improv. He’s also the co-writer, along with Joe Iconis and Jason SweetTooth Williams, of the musical Broadway Bounty Hunter.
Lance lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two sons. Their home is often filled with laughter and sometimes with crying.
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