Henry Alford

Henry Alford is an acclaimed humorist and writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker and The New York Times, and whose latest book, I Dream of Joni, landed on the cover of The Washington Post Book Review. I was thrilled to sit down with Henry while he was in the middle of his book tour to talk about writing, creativity, and the strange little moments that stay with us for decades. We get into Henry's path to becoming a writer, his process for balancing journalism and humor, and why having a deadline can sometimes be the greatest creative gift. We also talk about what it really means to "make it," the emotional highs and lows of a creative life, and why the true reward of doing this work is simply being asked to do it again. Along the way, we dig into art, memory, vulnerability, and the idea that the best writing often comes from the things we can't quite shake. This was a thoughtful, funny, and deeply human conversation, and I'm excited to share it with you. Buy Henry's book I Dream of Joni Read Henry's work on the New York Times Follow Henry Alford: Website Instagram