Fans of the long-running "La Dolce Musto" column in the "Village Voice" are rejoicing: Michael has gathered together some of his favorites into a book La Dolce Musto: Writings by the World's Most Outrageous Columnist (Carroll & Graf)($15.95). Therefore, whenever you're jonesing for an injection of all that is so wrong it's right in the deeply superficial world of celebrities and nightlife and it's between the "Voice's" weekly Wednesday offerings, you can just reach for your bookshelf or nightstand or whatever the hell you have your reading material on in the toilet. Now, isn't that a splendid way to enter the New Year?

I invited Mustie over for a chat in honor of the occasion. Because we are so near and dear to each other, it was silly to even attempt a reasonable interview ("So, who were your influences?"). Instead, I tried to touch on topics I know he is ... Read More