I’m sympathetic to any actor who says ‘thanks but no thanks.’ Of course you get to be part of a tremendous cultural legacy and put your own mark on a great role. But it is a punishing production schedule, far more so than most films or other television shows. And while you get fans worldwide because of the role,…

Years and years ago, Martha had a network holiday special on which Julia was a guest. They made croquembouche. Julia began flinging spun sugar all over the place and I genuinely thought Martha was going to have a stroke.

This seems like something well worth writing about. But for people who haven’t followed the case, there’s absolutely no context. I know Winston’s first name from the headline and that he’s a football player from the photo, but not from what you’ve written. “From Kinsman’s lawsuit...” This is the victim, I’m guessing?…