From the afternoon of October 13, when SEDGE THOMSON welcomed:

Actor/Author
CHRIS ELLIOTT
the comic actor who has appeared in countless TV shows and films, including Cabin Boy, Groundhog Day and Late Night with David Letterman, now on tour with his new book The Guy Under the Sheets, the "Unauthorized Autobiography".
Author
SUSAN STRAIGHT
author of eight books including her latest from McSweeny's, Between Heaven and Here. Joyce Carol Oates calls her "A writer of exceptional gifts and grace".
Chef
ERICA HOLLAND-TOLL
from The Prather Ranch Meat Company's American Eatery at the Ferry Building.