This is my final issue of Mean as associate editor, as I’ve decided to go freelance and focus my concentration on writing (and acting, and filmmaking… I’m just putting editorial work on the sidelines, for now). I’ve got four articles in the issue, including interviews with Six Feet Under/True Blood creator, Alan Ball; the talented and beautiful Summer Bishil, who stars in Ball’s latest feature film, Towelhead; and Scott McMicken— the lead singer of my favorite band in the world, Dr. Dog (whose conversation was so ramblingly awesome and captivating that I posted the leftover bits here). Also, I wrote the column about sneakers and which ones you should buy to craft your consumer identity, but in a fun way!